Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Excel Center - Shelbyville ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 20-29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excel Center - Shelbyville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Excel Center - Shelbyville's student population of 131 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Excel Center - Shelbyville ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excel Center - Shelbyville is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1084 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
30%
15%
Black
8%
14%
White
54%
62%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)20-29%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excel Center - Shelbyville's ranking?
Excel Center - Shelbyville is ranked #1084 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Excel Center - Shelbyville?
The graduation rate of Excel Center - Shelbyville is 20-29%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 86%.
How many students attend Excel Center - Shelbyville?
131 students attend Excel Center - Shelbyville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Excel Center - Shelbyville students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Excel Center - Shelbyville?
Excel Center - Shelbyville has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Excel Center - Shelbyville offer ?
Excel Center - Shelbyville offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excel Center - Shelbyville part of?
Excel Center - Shelbyville is part of Excel Center - Shelbyville School District.
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