Lanier Middle School

Summary:

Lanier Middle School is a public middle school located in Sugar Hill, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,349 students. The school is part of the Gwinnett County School District, which is ranked 65th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Lanier Middle School has consistently ranked highly among Georgia middle schools, ranking 61st out of 588 in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lanier Middle School consistently outperforms the Gwinnett County and Georgia state averages in Milestones Assessment proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Lanier had a 99.2% proficiency rate in Algebra I, compared to 53.5% for Gwinnett County and 44% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15:1 to 17.2:1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios of many nearby schools. Additionally, Lanier Middle School's spending per student has increased from $7,166 in 2016-2017 to $8,390 in 2018-2019, indicating a commitment to investing in the school's resources and infrastructure.

While Lanier Middle School's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Jones Middle School and North Gwinnett Middle School, some schools in the Forsyth County district, such as Piney Grove Middle School and South Forsyth Middle School, have even higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. Additionally, Lanier Middle School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.11% in 2022-2023) compared to some of the nearby schools, which may suggest a more diverse student population and higher levels of economic need.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6482 Suwanee Dam Rd
       Sugar Hill, GA  30518


(770) 945-8419

District: Gwinnett County

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Lanier Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lanier High School

Feeder schools for Lanier Middle School:

Elementary:    Sugar Hill Elementary School
    Sycamore Elementary School
    White Oak Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,349

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.6%
Hispanic:
29.9%
African American:
19.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Compare Details Lanier Middle School ranks better than 89.6% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.69. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Lanier Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lanier Middle School 61st of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Lanier Middle School in the ranking list.)

Gwinnett County:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinnett County 65th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lanier Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 75.04 95th 494 80.8%
2011 79.45 70th 504 86.1%
2012 78.28 75th 508 85.2%
2013 77.64 77th 527 85.4%
2014 80.25 50th 521 90.4%
2015 88.78 48th 537 91.1%
2016 80.92 82nd 545 85.0%
2017 83.83 72nd 539 86.6%
2018 88.07 55th 543 89.9%
2019 86.38 66th 559 88.2%
2021 88.44 56th 542 89.7%
2022 90.76 53rd 567 90.7%
2023 89.57 53rd 577 90.8%
2024 88.69 61st 588 89.6%
See the entire list of Georgia Middle School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Open Quote this school is a wonderful oppertunity to learn the greatest you can. You meet new friends, teachers, and have a new goal the 3 years you are here. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lanier Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 1523 346 385 345 8 n/a n/a 110 2717
2010 529 195 76 311 6 1 36 0 1154
2011 521 184 70 302 4 3 31 0 1115
2012 575 202 78 319 5 2 44 0 1225
2013 601 215 90 334 4 2 53 0 1299
2014 630 252 91 349 2 1 55 0 1380
2015 631 239 78 338 2 1 64 0 1353
2016 649 250 92 345 1 2 69 0 1408
2017 643 247 100 345 2 1 72 0 1410
2018 644 251 108 377 2 1 70 0 1453
2019 609 238 101 394 3 1 75 0 1421
2020 591 265 120 389 3 1 70 0 1439
2021 531 282 126 395 3 1 72 0 1410
2022 522 263 124 423 2 1 68 0 1403
2023 480 267 121 403 2 2 74 0 1349

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 2717 174.1 15.6 23.4
2010 1154 76.2 15.1 44.4
2011 1115 70.2 15.8 47.7
2012 1225 68.5 17.8 44.8
2013 1299 73.8 17.6 47
2014 1380 78.6 17.5 46.3
2015 1353 80.0 16.9 46.9
2016 1408 79.0 17.8 40.3
2017 1410 78.6 17.9 38
2018 1453 79.6 18.2 37.9
2019 1421 79.6 17.8 40.7
2020 1439 83.6 17.2 40.9
2021 1410 81.6 17.2 43.4
2022 1403 84.6 16.5 n/a
2023 1349 89.7 15.0 46.1

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 2717 174.1 15.6 23.4
2010 1154 76.2 15.1 44.4
2011 1115 70.2 15.8 47.7
2012 1225 68.5 17.8 44.8
2013 1299 73.8 17.6 47
2014 1380 78.6 17.5 46.3
2015 1353 80.0 16.9 46.9
2016 1408 79.0 17.8 40.3
2017 1410 78.6 17.9 38
2018 1453 79.6 18.2 37.9
2019 1421 79.6 17.8 40.7
2020 1439 83.6 17.2 40.9
2021 1410 81.6 17.2 43.4
2022 1403 84.6 16.5 n/a
2023 1349 89.7 15.0 46.1

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $205 (2.9%) $6,960 (97.1%) $7,166
2018 $236 (3.0%) $7,525 (97.0%) $7,761
2019 $231 (2.8%) $8,159 (97.2%) $8,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lanier Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 577 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier Middle School)63.661.9
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)5448.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lanier Middle School)6748.9
 18.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)52.542
 10.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier Middle School)53.358.5
 5.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)48.448.8
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lanier Middle School)65.259.9
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)5545.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lanier Middle School)66.464
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinnett County)58.349.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lanier Middle School)31.853.1
 21.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gwinnett County)22.144.9
 22.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Lanier Middle School)62.361.8
 0.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Gwinnett County)54.848.6
 6.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Lanier Middle School)85.262.4
 22.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Gwinnett County)4945.4
 3.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Georgia)41.135.8
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14211349
 5.1%
African American238267
 12.2%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian101121
 19.8%
Hispanic394403
 2.3%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White609480
 21.2%
Two or More Races7574
 1.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%46.1%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lanier Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,349 students attended Lanier Middle School.

Students who attend Lanier Middle School usually go on to attend Lanier High School

Students at Lanier Middle School are 36% White, 30% Hispanic, 20% African American, 9% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Lanier Middle School ranks 61st of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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