12th Street Elementary vs Oakland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
12th Street Elementary
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
Oakland Academy
Portage · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
149 students
| Measure | 12th Street Elementary Portage, Michigan | Oakland Academy Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 1,581 | #763 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #11286 of 50,301 | #26836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 589 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.7% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •12th Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 47.5).
- •12th Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •12th Street Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •12th Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.7% vs 36.9%).
- •Oakland Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.0).
- •12th Street Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 149.
- •12th Street Elementary is a public school while Oakland Academy is a charter 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 12th Street Elementary better than Oakland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), 12th Street Elementary ranks higher (70.0 vs 47.5 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 12th Street Elementary and Oakland Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
12th Street Elementary: 589. Oakland Academy: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 12th Street Elementary and Oakland Academy rank in Michigan?
12th Street Elementary is 279th of 1,581 and Oakland Academy is 763rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).