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Johnson Upper Elementary School

8400 N HIX RD, WESTLAND, MI 48185

Ranked 183 of 305 in Michigan

Top schools in Westland
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Johnson Upper Elementary School

8400 N HIX RD, WESTLAND, MI 48185

About Johnson Upper Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 53% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
489
Total Students
$72227
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 67.9%
Asian 4.7%
Hispanic 6.3%
Black 16%
Two+ Races 5%
Native Am. 0%
White
67.9%
Asian
4.7%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
16%
Two+ Races
5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 489
51.7%
253 Female
48.3%
236 Male

Student Population

489 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Johnson Upper Elementary School Contact Information

Address

8400 N HIX RD, WESTLAND, MI 48185

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Phone

(734) 744-2740

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Johnson Upper Elementary continues to build community safety and student well-being, as the district continues to improve its protocols after the events of October 2025.

FAQ

Q1. How does Johnson Upper Elementary School support students moving from the lower grades?

Ans. The school conducts orientation activities and induction processes to help students acclimate smoothly.

Q2. Does Johnson Upper Elementary have any enrichment activities?

Ans. Yes, they have enrichment classes in various subjects such as art, music, and technology.

Q3. What community service programs are available at Johnson Upper Elementary?

Ans. Students are involved in food drives and help support the surrounding local community.

Q4. Are there options for parents to volunteer at Johnson Upper Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents can volunteer in classrooms and for events throughout the school year.

Q5. Does Johnson Upper Elementary have a student recognition program?

Ans. Yes, students are recognized monthly for positive behaviors and achievements.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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