Excel Center - Hammond vs Joseph Hess Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Hammond
Hammond · Charter high · Grades 9–12
205 students
Joseph Hess Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
611 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Hammond Hammond, Indiana | Joseph Hess Elementary School Hammond, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 387 | #822 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #3842 of 16,910 | #33592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 205 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 34.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 36% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Hammond | Hammond |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - Hammond scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 37.6).
- •Excel Center - Hammond does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 50.2%).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 34.2).
- •Joseph Hess Elementary School is the larger school with 611 students compared with 205.
- •Excel Center - Hammond is a charter school while Joseph Hess 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 - Hammond better than Joseph Hess Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - Hammond ranks higher (67.9 vs 37.6 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 - Hammond and Joseph Hess Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Hammond in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Hammond: 205. Joseph Hess Elementary School: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Hammond and Joseph Hess Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Hammond is 59th of 387 and Joseph Hess Elementary School is 822nd of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).