Edison School of the Arts 47 vs Excel Center - Michigan Street
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison School of the Arts 47
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
Excel Center - Michigan Street
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
385 students
| Measure | Edison School of the Arts 47 Indianapolis, Indiana | Excel Center - Michigan Street Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #968 of 1,053 | #310 of 387 |
| National rank | #41378 of 50,301 | #11432 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.6% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 38.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 25% | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Michigan Street scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 25.5).
- •Excel Center - Michigan Street does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 62.6%).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 38.5).
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 is the larger school with 617 students compared with 385.
- •Edison School of the Arts 47 is a public school while Excel Center - Michigan Street is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edison School of the Arts 47 better than Excel Center - Michigan Street?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Michigan Street ranks higher (38.1 vs 25.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edison School of the Arts 47 and Excel Center - Michigan Street?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison School of the Arts 47: 617. Excel Center - Michigan Street: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison School of the Arts 47 and Excel Center - Michigan Street rank in Indiana?
Edison School of the Arts 47 is 968th of 1,053 and Excel Center - Michigan Street is 310th of 387 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).