Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

Judith Morton Johnston Elementary

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8220 5th St,  Highland, IN
School Town Of Highland
5.0
2.0
390 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ryan Erdelac
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
7
Equity
5
Student Progress
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
375:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
White
49.5%
Hispanic
40.7%
Black
7.4%
Two or more races
2.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/24/2018
The teachers really care about the quality of education they deliver and the building of character. Mr. Erdelac is a great principal. The librarian goes above and beyond to provide literacy guides and encouragement.
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2.0 20 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/30/2024
My daughter went to this school, but we had to leave the school before Christmas last year because of a teacher in 5th grade named Amy Ogrents, who demanded money and jewelry to make my daughter 's grades better.
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2.0 other
6/6/2012
As a previous student of Johnston, I am not pleased. Shows of favoritism shown by the teacher,principles,and other staff. In all respects, I believe all students, should be taught in an environment balanced. Not whether your the last name of Maxwell,Johnson,or Garica.
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5.0 parent
6/5/2012
Johnston is an awesome school wth wonderful leadership and excellent teachers. That is why it is the number one school in Highland.
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5.0 parent
3/13/2010
I have a student going now and a future one attending soon. Maybe coming from Chicago public schools makes me rate higher but it's a huge difference and I'm happy my kids get to go to this school instead of Chicago or Hammond.
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