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JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School

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JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School ranks 1071 st of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades K-8

1071^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 28% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School serves 313 students in grades K-8 in the rural community of Johannesburg, Michigan, as part of the Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools district.

This school shows a mixed picture for parents to consider. On one hand, there are clear bright spots: 8th grade social studies has consistently beaten state averages (55% proficient vs. 50.3% statewide), and 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency (46.2%) is well above the district average of 33.3% and close to the state's 41.3%. The school has also made remarkable progress on attendance, cutting chronic absenteeism from 39.8% during the pandemic years down to just 16.5%—far better than the state average of 27.9%. However, academic performance in other areas is concerning. Third grade reading proficiency sits at just 19.1% versus the state's 38.2%, and 5th grade math proficiency is only 11.5% compared to the state's 32.2%. The data also shows a troubling pattern where students' performance declines as they move through grade levels—4th grade math proficiency of 38.5% drops to just 13.5% by 6th grade, suggesting the middle school years present particular challenges. Overall, the school's state ranking has fallen from the 73rd percentile in 2017-2018 to the 28th percentile today, even as attendance has improved dramatically.

Compared to its sister school, Lewiston Elementary School, JohannesburgLewiston shows notably stronger 4th grade reading performance (46.2% vs. 21.4%), though both schools serve similar populations with high economic disadvantage. The school's per-student spending has fluctuated wildly—from $28,026 in 2022-2023 down to $16,000 in 2024-2025—which may impact program consistency. There is some encouraging news for parents: 8th grade PSAT results show 67.5% of students meeting ELA benchmarks, exceeding the state's 64.8%, suggesting literacy skills may strengthen by the end of middle school even if earlier test scores lag. Science performance has also shown capacity for above-average results at times. Parents should weigh these strengths in social studies, 4th grade reading, and improved attendance against the significant challenges in math and upper-grade performance when considering this school.

313

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,000

Per pupil spending ?

57.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751-9622

(989) 731-2040

District: Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.9%

Hispanic:

2.9%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 28th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 45 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg28%

Michigan avg40%

Elementary school

1,071^st of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 45 pts since 2016

From top 27% (2016) to bottom 28% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

549^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 44 pts since 2016

From top 18% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools

377^th of 625Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	25.9	1071 of 1492	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	38.7	883 of 1488	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.5	877 of 1486	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.8	875 of 1470	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.8	845 of 1344	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.3	570 of 1153	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	522 of 1408	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.7	394 of 1448	72.8%	★★★★☆
2017	56.4	563 of 1466	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	69.6	419 of 1548	72.9%	★★★★☆
2015	57.4	668 of 1580	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	78.3	289 of 1533	81.1%	★★★★☆
2013	62.2	593 of 1563	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.4	640 of 1566	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	78.0	249 of 1552	84.0%	★★★★☆
2010	76.7	259 of 1552	83.3%	★★★★☆
2009	72.7	415 of 1589	73.9%	★★★★☆
2008	78.7	246 of 1577	84.4%	★★★★☆
2007	62.3	681 of 1565	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	73.5	330 of 1545	78.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	31.6	879 of 1343	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	59.6	484 of 1338	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.9	750 of 1342	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	26.3	966 of 1321	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.9	871 of 1106	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	55.4	352 of 902	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.2	421 of 1171	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.6	420 of 1443	70.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	33.3	892 of 1352	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.9	665 of 1346	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.7	502 of 1381	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.4	709 of 1350	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.9	665 of 1099	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	64.8	199 of 749	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	56.8	436 of 1134	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.3	402 of 1397	71.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	25.2	1007 of 1372	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.7	964 of 1366	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.5	741 of 1347	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.3	680 of 1334	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.7	590 of 1139	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.0	495 of 915	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.6	447 of 1446	69.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	15.2	1063 of 1199	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	25.7	924 of 1206	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.7	915 of 1204	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.0	906 of 1198	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.2	874 of 1102	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.7	589 of 1005	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	49.6	567 of 1128	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.6	471 of 1253	62.4%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	37.2	549 of 896	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.9	348 of 890	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.9	516 of 897	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.3	320 of 883	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.3	331 of 776	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.7	238 of 675	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.6	238 of 792	69.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	181 of 838	78.4%	★★★★☆
2017	73.9	156 of 821	81.0%	★★★★☆
2016	77.2	157 of 894	82.4%	★★★★☆
2015	73.1	197 of 919	78.6%	★★★★☆
2014	77.2	161 of 921	82.5%	★★★★☆
2013	73.7	194 of 919	78.9%	★★★★☆
2012	71.3	222 of 900	75.3%	★★★★☆
2011	75.2	182 of 858	78.8%	★★★★☆
2010	86.1	25 of 851	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	74.4	199 of 847	76.5%	★★★★☆
2008	85.9	50 of 839	94.0%	★★★★★
2007	83.9	67 of 823	91.9%	★★★★★
2006	79.3	126 of 806	84.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	370 of 789	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.5	336 of 789	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.6	400 of 771	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.3	289 of 770	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.2	247 of 657	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.2	215 of 521	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.2	364 of 658	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	75.3	162 of 794	79.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	27.6	611 of 834	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.4	428 of 832	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	385 of 836	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.6	401 of 825	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	190 of 691	72.5%	★★★★☆
2021	54.4	191 of 523	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.1	221 of 672	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.6	116 of 815	85.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	29.6	556 of 813	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.9	313 of 798	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.1	513 of 786	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.6	329 of 776	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.2	248 of 658	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	62.2	158 of 540	70.7%	★★★★☆
2019	68.2	163 of 639	74.5%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	177 of 797	77.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	28.2	507 of 687	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	41.9	386 of 696	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.9	526 of 701	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.5	351 of 688	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.2	354 of 638	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.5	246 of 577	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	55.0	250 of 624	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.6	204 of 678	69.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2026)35th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)34th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)27th percentile~ school

White (2026)11th percentile-17 vs school

Middle school

Female (2026)53rd percentile+14 vs school

Male (2026)32nd percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)27th percentile-12 vs school

White (2026)26th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies41%~ state avg

Science30%-9 vs state

Mathematics30%-3 vs state

English Language Arts26%-14 vs state

Math20%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School	Public	K-8	10854 M 32 E	Johannesburg	49751	Otsego County	Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 731-2040	313	19	16.1	57.2%	294 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	25.9	1071^st of 1492 public elementary schools	28.2%		38.7	883^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	40.7%	188	67.5	30.0	19.1	46.2	26.9	21.2	24.0	23.8	38.5	11.5	13.5	18.4	26.9	32.5	19.2	55.0	$16,000	$1,210	$14,790
Lewiston Elementary School	Public	K-5	4580 Montmorency St	Lewiston	49756	Montmorency County	Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 786-2253	157	9	18.1	77.1%	147 (93.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.5%)	33.3	950^th of 1492 public elementary schools	36.3%		25.5	1070^th of 1488 public elementary schools	28.1%	120			13.3	21.4	42.3			10.0	1369.9	26.9			53.8		26.9		$15,820	$1,525	$14,295
South Maple Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	650 E 5th St	Gaylord	49735	Otsego County	Gaylord Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 731-0648	385	28	13.7	63.6%	342 (88.8%)	3 (0.8%)	14 (3.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.0%)								(n/a)			34.5					36.8									$16,986	$1,651	$15,335
North Ohio Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	912 N Ohio Ave	Gaylord	49735	Otsego County	Gaylord Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 731-2648	388	26	14.9	63.1%	343 (88.4%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.5%)								(n/a)			33.9					35.7									$18,556	$1,679	$16,877

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JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School ranks 1071^st of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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In the 2024-25 school year, 313 students attended JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School.

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Students at JohannesburgLewiston ElementaryMiddle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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