Excel Center - Gary vs Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Gary
Gary · Charter high · Grades 9–12
125 students
Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School
Gary · Public middle · Grades 5–8
447 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Gary Gary, Indiana | Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School Gary, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 387 | #333 of 335 |
| National rank | #1248 of 16,910 | #14019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 125 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.2% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 29% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Gary | Gary |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Gary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 18.5).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Excel Center - Gary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.2).
- •Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 125.
- •Excel Center - Gary is a charter school while Lake Ridge New Tech Middle 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 - Gary better than Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Gary ranks higher (80.1 vs 18.5 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 Excel Center - Gary and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Gary and Gary in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Gary: 125. Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Gary and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Gary is 10th of 387 and Lake Ridge New Tech Middle School is 333rd of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).