Excel Center - Meadows vs James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Meadows
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
396 students
James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Meadows Indianapolis, Indiana | James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #384 of 387 | #992 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #16292 of 16,910 | #42950 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 36.0 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.0 vs 13.4).
- •James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 81.3%).
- •James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 36.0).
- •Excel Center - Meadows is the larger school with 396 students compared with 363.
- •Excel Center - Meadows is a charter school while James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori 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 - Meadows better than James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School ranks higher (23.0 vs 13.4 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 - Meadows and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Meadows: 396. James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Meadows and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Meadows is 384th of 387 and James Russell Lowell School 51 - a Montessori School is 992nd of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).