Excel Center - Decatur vs Valley Mills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 153 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Decatur
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
259 students
Valley Mills Elementary School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Decatur Indianapolis, Indiana | Valley Mills Elementary School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 387 | #919 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15157 of 16,910 | #38366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 259 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 32.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Mills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 20.7).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 71.4%).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 32.4).
- •Valley Mills Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 259.
- •Excel Center - Decatur is a charter school while Valley Mills Elementary School is a public 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 Excel Center - Decatur better than Valley Mills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Mills Elementary School ranks higher (30.3 vs 20.7 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 Excel Center - Decatur and Valley Mills Elementary School?
About 153 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Decatur: 259. Valley Mills Elementary School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Decatur and Valley Mills Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Decatur is 372nd of 387 and Valley Mills Elementary School is 919th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).