Excel Center - West vs Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 383 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excel Center - West
Indianapolis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
410 students
Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Excel Center - West Indianapolis, Indiana | Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 387 | #900 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #6608 of 16,910 | #37364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 31.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 23% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 31.8).
- •Excel Center - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 56.3%).
- •Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 31.5).
- •Excel Center - West is the larger school with 410 students compared with 391.
- •Excel Center - West is a charter school while Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory 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 - West better than Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - West ranks higher (56.8 vs 31.8 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 - West and Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - West: 410. Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - West and Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - West is 144th of 387 and Meredith Nicholson School 96 - an Exploratory School is 900th of 1,053 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).