Excellent
#15 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Angell School
Elementary School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI
An Ann Arbor Public Schools elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1608 SOUTH UNIVERSITY AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
- Math 88% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 85% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Angell School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Angell School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 69Good Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,341
Median home value
$481,600
Median rent
$1,548/mo
College educated
81.5%
Homeownership
36.1%
Poverty rate
36.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burns Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 497 | Compare → |
| St Francis of Assisi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| Ann Arbor Children's HousePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Bach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #1 of 31
- District spending per student
- $19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Angell School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Angell School
Angell School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #15 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Angell School
What grades does Angell School serve?
Angell School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Angell School?
Angell School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Angell School?
The student-teacher ratio at Angell School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Angell School rank in MI?
Angell School ranks #15 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Angell School's MySchoolScout rating?
Angell School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Angell School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Angell School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Angell School a charter school?
No, Angell School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Angell School a Title I school?
No, Angell School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Angell School?
17.4% of students at Angell School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (734) 994-1907
- Area population (ZIP 48104)
- 43,762
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 22.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48104; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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