Amberly Elementary School vs Oakland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amberly Elementary School
Portage · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
Oakland Academy
Portage · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
149 students
| Measure | Amberly Elementary School Portage, Michigan | Oakland Academy Portage, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #428 of 1,581 | #763 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #17040 of 50,301 | #26836 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 513 | 149 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.4% | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Portage | Portage |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amberly Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 47.5).
- •Amberly Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Amberly Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Amberly Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 36.9%).
- •Oakland Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.5).
- •Amberly Elementary School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 149.
- •Amberly Elementary School 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 Amberly Elementary School better than Oakland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Amberly Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 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 Amberly Elementary School and Oakland Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Portage and Portage in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amberly Elementary School: 513. Oakland Academy: 149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amberly Elementary School and Oakland Academy rank in Michigan?
Amberly Elementary School is 428th of 1,581 and Oakland Academy is 763rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).