Angling Road Elementary School

5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 380 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Angling Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Angling Road Elementary School's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
380 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Angling Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Angling Road Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1216 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Angling Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Angling Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
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Black
8%
18%
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White
73%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.45
This chart display the diversity score of Angling Road Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Angling Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Angling Road Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Angling Road Elementary School's ranking?
Angling Road Elementary School is ranked #1216 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Angling Road Elementary School often compared to?
Angling Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Haverhill Elementary School, 12th Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Angling Road Elementary School?
380 students attend Angling Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Angling Road Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Angling Road Elementary School?
Angling Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Angling Road Elementary School offer ?
Angling Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Angling Road Elementary School part of?
Angling Road Elementary School is part of Portage Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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