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#1767 of 3,192 schools in MI
Johnson Upper Elementary School
Middle School · Livonia Public Schools School District · Westland, MI
A Livonia Public Schools School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8400 NORTH HIX RD, Westland, MI 48185
- Math 32% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Upper Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson Upper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,818/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westland), 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
$59,085
Median home value
$183,500
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
56.3%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 678 | Compare → |
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| Frost Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Pccs Middle Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 39 | 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.
Livonia Public Schools School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #20 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Upper Elementary School is listed in Livonia Public Schools School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Upper Elementary School
Johnson Upper Elementary School is a public middle school in Westland, MI, part of Livonia Public Schools School District, serving approximately 489 students in grades 4th-6th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,767 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Upper Elementary School
What grades does Johnson Upper Elementary School serve?
Johnson Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Johnson Upper Elementary School?
Johnson Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Upper Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Upper Elementary School rank in MI?
Johnson Upper Elementary School ranks #1,767 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Johnson Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Johnson Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Upper Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnson Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Johnson Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Johnson Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Upper Elementary School?
43.6% of students at Johnson Upper Elementary 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (734) 744-2740
- Area population (ZIP 48185)
- 48,364
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 48185; 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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