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Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School

Elementary School · Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools · Johannesburg, MI

A Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

PO Box 69, Johannesburg, MI 49751

  • Math 28% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 45% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,333
Chronic Absenteeism26.5%

Students at Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low205/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,833

Median home value

$175,500

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

23.7%

Homeownership

90%

Poverty rate

7.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49751; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lewiston Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.7K–5Not available144Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,333NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School is listed in Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School

Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School is a public elementary school in Johannesburg, MI, part of Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools, serving approximately 324 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,394 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School

What grades does Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School serve?

Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School?

Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School rank in MI?

Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School ranks #2,394 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School a charter school?

No, Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School a Title I school?

No, Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School?

59.6% of students at Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle 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 – 8th
Enrollment
324
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Otsego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.5%
Area population (ZIP 49751)
2,008
Area median age
47.3
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 49751; 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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