Excel Center - Lafayette vs Murdock Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 288 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Lafayette
Lafayette · Charter high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Murdock Elementary School
Lafayette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Lafayette Lafayette, Indiana | Murdock Elementary School Lafayette, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #374 of 387 | #418 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #15210 of 16,910 | #19877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 366 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 67% |
| city | Lafayette | Lafayette |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 20.3).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •Excel Center - Lafayette does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 77.8%).
- •Murdock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 24.4).
- •Excel Center - Lafayette is the larger school with 366 students compared with 230.
- •Excel Center - Lafayette is a charter school while Murdock 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 - Lafayette better than Murdock Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 20.3 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 - Lafayette and Murdock Elementary School?
About 288 m in a straight line, between Lafayette and Lafayette in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Lafayette: 366. Murdock Elementary School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Lafayette and Murdock Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Lafayette is 374th of 387 and Murdock Elementary School is 418th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).