JOHNSON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Johnson Upper Elementary School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Livonia Public Schools School District school district, located in WESTLAND, MI with about 506 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Johnson Upper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Johnson Upper Elementary School, located at 8400 North Hix Road in Westland, Michigan, is a key component of the Livonia Public Schools district. Designed specifically for students in the upper elementary grades, the school focuses on bridging the gap between traditional elementary education and the middle school experience. Its curriculum is structured to support the academic, social, and emotional development of students as they navigate these pivotal formative years.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. By participating in the broader Livonia Public Schools community, Johnson Upper Elementary benefits from a robust set of resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong commitment to academic excellence. With its focus on preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, the school remains a cornerstone of the Westland community, aiming to help every child reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Johnson Upper Elementary School at (734) 744-2740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8400 NORTH HIX RD
WESTLAND, MI 48185-1083
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JOHNSON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WESTLAND, MI with about 506 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
506
Teachers:
30.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 506 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHNSON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.9%
Black or African American
16.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.