Excel Center - Shadeland vs PLA at George H Fisher School 93
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - Shadeland
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
404 students
PLA at George H Fisher School 93
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
| Measure | Excel Center - Shadeland Indianapolis, Indiana | PLA at George H Fisher School 93 Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #370 of 387 | #525 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #14908 of 16,910 | #23202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 404 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 404 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 28.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PLA at George H Fisher School 93 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 22.2).
- •Excel Center - Shadeland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 74.3%).
- •PLA at George H Fisher School 93 does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 28.9).
- •PLA at George H Fisher School 93 is the larger school with 417 students compared with 404.
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 - Shadeland better than PLA at George H Fisher School 93?
On the Success Index (US), PLA at George H Fisher School 93 ranks higher (52.8 vs 22.2 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 - Shadeland and PLA at George H Fisher School 93?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - Shadeland: 404. PLA at George H Fisher School 93: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - Shadeland and PLA at George H Fisher School 93 rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - Shadeland is 370th of 387 and PLA at George H Fisher School 93 is 525th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).