Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools School District
School District · Johannesburg, Michigan
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
2 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,333
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Johannesburglewiston High School
Johannesburg · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
Johannesburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lewiston Elementary School
Lewiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#359 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,333
$1,250 vs Michigan median
District size
682 students
Smaller than Michigan median
The short answer
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools ranks #359 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Johannesburglewiston High School (8.1/10), Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School (5.2/10), and Lewiston Elementary School (3.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johannesburglewiston High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Lewiston Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools is a Johannesburg, Michigan school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 682 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $13,333 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Johannesburglewiston High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.4%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools with test data.
Schools in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Johannesburg
- Total Enrollment
- 682
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools?
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools has 3 schools in total — 2 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools?
The average composite rating for Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools?
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools spends $13,333 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools?
Johannesburglewiston High School is the highest-rated school in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools?
Across schools in Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools compare to other districts in Michigan?
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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