Excel Center - West vs Northwest Middle School - an IB World School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 571 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
Northwest Middle School - an IB World School
Indianapolis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
| Measure | Excel Center - West Indianapolis, Indiana | Northwest Middle School - an IB World School Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 387 | #325 of 335 |
| National rank | #6608 of 16,910 | #13468 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 410 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 31.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 10% |
| Math proficiency | – | 4% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excel Center - West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 21.8).
- •Excel Center - West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 63.7%).
- •Northwest Middle School - an IB World School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 31.5).
- •Northwest Middle School - an IB World School is the larger school with 623 students compared with 410.
- •Excel Center - West is a charter school while Northwest Middle School - an IB World 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 Northwest Middle School - an IB World School?
On the Success Index (US), Excel Center - West ranks higher (56.8 vs 21.8 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 Northwest Middle School - an IB World School?
About 571 m in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excel Center - West: 410. Northwest Middle School - an IB World School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excel Center - West and Northwest Middle School - an IB World School rank in Indiana?
Excel Center - West is 144th of 387 and Northwest Middle School - an IB World School is 325th of 335 among high schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).