Lanier-James Education Center

Summary:

Lanier-James Education Center is an alternative public school in Hallandale Beach, Florida, serving 131 students in grades 1-12. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lanier-James Education Center faces significant challenges compared to nearby alternative schools. The school has had very low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 0% to 11.8% over the past several years, much lower than the 58.7% rate at Seagull School and the 57.9% rate at Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center. Lanier-James also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 44.4% to 77.4%, much higher than the 27.9% to 83.2% range at surrounding schools. Academically, Lanier-James students perform significantly below the Broward County and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with only 5% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 58% in Broward and 55% statewide.

While Lanier-James Education Center and other nearby alternative schools serve similar student populations, there are significant differences in their performance and outcomes. For example, Whispering Pines Exceptional Education Center and The Quest Center have much higher graduation rates and better academic performance than Lanier-James. The extremely high chronic absenteeism rates at Lanier-James appear to be closely linked to the school's poor academic performance, and the school's higher per-student spending does not seem to be translating into improved outcomes for students.


Detail:

Public, Alternative 1-12

 1050 NW 7th Ct
       Hallandale Beach, FL  33009


(754) 321-7350

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1142nd of 1,196 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $39,030 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  127

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.8%
Hispanic:
29.1%
White:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lanier-James Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2008 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.96. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lanier-James Education Center ranks worse than 95.5% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Lanier-James Education Center ranks worse than 87.6% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.81. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Lanier-James Education Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.8%), Hispanic (29.1%), White (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lanier-James Education Center is 10.5. 7 alternative schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Lanier-James Education Center employs 12 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lanier-James Education Center is $39,030, which is the 7th highest among 8 alternative schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lanier-James Education Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lanier-James Education Center 1142nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Lanier-James Education Center in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Lanier-James Education Center 707th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Lanier-James Education Center in the ranking list.)

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lanier-James Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 2.47 198th 202 2.0%
2006 7.38 1607th 1688 4.8%
2007 2.57 1764th 1786 1.2%
2008 4.96 1745th 1789 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lanier-James Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 8.41 540th 593 8.9%
2005 7.87 557th 602 7.5%
2006 10.53 595th 675 11.9%
2007 8.98 654th 736 11.1%
2008 16.30 631st 740 14.7%
2009 5.76 718th 780 7.9%
2010 2.26 812th 839 3.2%
2011 4.38 835th 891 6.3%
2012 7.59 820th 897 8.6%
2014 14.22 874th 999 12.5%
2016 3.29 967th 997 3.0%
2017 4.95 983rd 1031 4.7%
2018 9.09 958th 1035 7.4%
2019 12.35 989th 1099 10.0%
2022 9.84 1071st 1148 6.7%
2023 3.63 1143rd 1177 2.9%
2024 5.05 1142nd 1196 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Lanier-James Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 3.05 470th 484 2.9%
2005 4.49 460th 487 5.5%
2006 29.93 362nd 477 24.1%
2007 20.69 439th 563 22.0%
2008 8.98 509th 577 11.8%
2009 8.84 520th 587 11.4%
2010 32.60 447th 620 27.9%
2011 16.83 520th 622 16.4%
2012 9.46 532nd 606 12.2%
2013 38.66 386th 648 40.4%
2014 17.84 551st 687 19.8%
2016 12.66 580th 693 16.3%
2018 4.84 639th 716 10.8%
2019 16.24 584th 734 20.4%
2022 8.18 660th 774 14.7%
2023 8.11 672nd 792 15.2%
2024 5.81 707th 807 12.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Lanier-James Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 22 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 36
1989 27 18 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 45
1990 29 19 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 48
1991 33 20 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 54
1992 30 31 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 64
1993 22 21 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 49
1994 14 21 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 43
1995 49 41 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1996 49 41 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1997 62 30 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1998 73 70 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1999 74 47 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2000 101 61 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2001 78 71 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2002 81 72 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2003 81 72 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2004 88 102 1 35 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 68 121 2 59 2 n/a n/a 0 252
2006 76 111 2 53 3 n/a n/a 0 245
2007 71 109 1 42 3 n/a n/a 8 234
2008 56 104 2 53 0 n/a n/a 3 218
2009 20 68 1 32 1 n/a n/a 2 124
2010 19 72 2 26 0 n/a n/a 7 126
2011 20 50 0 24 0 0 5 0 99
2012 16 49 0 22 1 0 3 0 91
2013 10 45 0 18 1 0 0 0 74
2014 12 36 0 10 1 0 1 0 60
2015 14 53 2 12 1 1 1 0 84
2016 10 57 0 12 0 0 3 0 82
2017 5 62 0 17 0 0 1 0 85
2018 9 54 1 20 1 1 3 0 89
2019 11 47 2 21 0 0 6 0 87
2020 13 50 3 41 0 0 2 0 109
2021 11 47 0 20 0 0 0 0 78
2022 6 27 1 16 0 0 1 0 51
2023 11 70 1 44 0 0 5 0 131
2024 8 76 1 37 1 1 3 0 127

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lanier-James Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 36 5.0 7.2 55.6
1989 45 7.0 6.4 53.3
1990 48 8.0 6.0 58.3
1991 54 9.0 6.0 37
1992 64 11.0 5.8 53.1
1993 49 11.0 4.5 55.1
1994 43 6.0 7.2 37.2
1995 110 9.0 12.2 15.5
1996 110 9.0 12.2 15.5
1997 113 9.0 12.6 45.1
1998 168 11.0 15.3 42.3
1999 150 11.0 13.6 36.7
2000 194 12.0 16.2 30.9
2001 175 11.0 15.9 31.4
2002 192 22.0 8.7 56.8
2003 192 22.0 8.7 56.8
2004 227 24.0 9.5 63.4
2005 252 29.0 8.7 52.8
2006 245 28.0 8.8 53.9
2007 234 29.0 8.1 58.4
2008 218 26.0 8.4 68.4
2009 124 24.3 6.2 63.9
2010 126 20.0 6.3 76.5
2011 99 21.0 4.7 69.7
2012 91 16.0 5.6 74.7
2013 74 16.0 4.6 71.6
2014 60 17.0 3.5 73.3
2015 84 19.0 4.4 73.8
2016 82 18.0 4.5 76.8
2017 85 21.0 4.0 85.9
2018 89 20.0 4.4 86.5
2019 87 12.0 7.2 75.9
2020 109 12.0 9.0 75.2
2021 78 12.0 6.5 78.2
2022 51 13.0 3.9 70.6
2023 131 12.0 10.9 73.3
2024 127 12.0 10.5 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lanier-James Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 36 5.0 7.2 55.6
1989 45 7.0 6.4 53.3
1990 48 8.0 6.0 58.3
1991 54 9.0 6.0 37
1992 64 11.0 5.8 53.1
1993 49 11.0 4.5 55.1
1994 43 6.0 7.2 37.2
1995 110 9.0 12.2 15.5
1996 110 9.0 12.2 15.5
1997 113 9.0 12.6 45.1
1998 168 11.0 15.3 42.3
1999 150 11.0 13.6 36.7
2000 194 12.0 16.2 30.9
2001 175 11.0 15.9 31.4
2002 192 22.0 8.7 56.8
2003 192 22.0 8.7 56.8
2004 227 24.0 9.5 63.4
2005 252 29.0 8.7 52.8
2006 245 28.0 8.8 53.9
2007 234 29.0 8.1 58.4
2008 218 26.0 8.4 68.4
2009 124 24.3 6.2 63.9
2010 126 20.0 6.3 76.5
2011 99 21.0 4.7 69.7
2012 91 16.0 5.6 74.7
2013 74 16.0 4.6 71.6
2014 60 17.0 3.5 73.3
2015 84 19.0 4.4 73.8
2016 82 18.0 4.5 76.8
2017 85 21.0 4.0 85.9
2018 89 20.0 4.4 86.5
2019 87 12.0 7.2 75.9
2020 109 12.0 9.0 75.2
2021 78 12.0 6.5 78.2
2022 51 13.0 3.9 70.6
2023 131 12.0 10.9 73.3
2024 127 12.0 10.5 72.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lanier-James Education Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,240 (4.1%) $28,670 (95.9%) $29,911
2020 $1,858 (5.9%) $29,813 (94.1%) $31,671
2021 $4,553 (6.1%) $70,417 (93.9%) $74,970
2022 $8,911 (14.6%) $52,238 (85.4%) $61,150
2023 $4,376 (11.2%) $34,655 (88.8%) $39,030

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lanier-James Education Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 989th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1143rd of 1177 Middle schools
 7.1%
Ranks 584th of 734 High schoolsRanks 672nd of 792 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier-James Education Center)033
 33%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5550
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lanier-James Education Center)06
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5345
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier-James Education Center)3022
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5951
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lanier-James Education Center)319
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Broward)4534
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Lanier-James Education Center)118
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Broward)4338
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier-James Education Center)369
 27%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5753
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier-James Education Center)2531
 6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Lanier-James Education Center)405
 35%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Broward)6863
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Lanier-James Education Center)4218
 24%
   End of Course US History (Broward)6763
 4%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Lanier-James Education Center)650
 44%
   End of Course Civics (Broward)7164
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Lanier-James Education Center)5317
 36%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Broward)6250
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Lanier-James Education Center)2010
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Broward)5645
 11%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students87131
 50.6%
African American4770
 48.9%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2144
 109.5%
Pacific Islander00
White1111
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%73.3%
 2.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 127 students attended Lanier-James Education Center.

Students at Lanier-James Education Center are 60% African American, 29% Hispanic, 6% White, 2% Two or more races.

Lanier-James Education Center ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Florida alternative schools.


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