Summary:
Lanier Middle is a high-performing public magnet middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,434 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population. The school consistently outperforms the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas in academic achievement, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.
Lanier Middle's academic performance is exceptional, with 83.9% of 6th-grade students proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 48.43% for Houston ISD and 54.45% for Texas. The school's performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, multi-racial, special education, and low socioeconomic status students, is also impressive, often ranking among the top in the state. Additionally, Lanier Middle has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 5.3%, which are lower than the district and state averages.
When compared to nearby schools in the Houston ISD, such as Hogg Middle, Lanier Middle stands out as a high-performing institution. However, the school's Gifted and Talented program and English Language Learner (ELL) student performance suggest areas for potential improvement. Overall, Lanier Middle's strong investment in resources and programs, as well as its diverse student population, appear to be key factors in its exceptional academic achievements.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 6-8
District:
Houston Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
56th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,389
Students who attend Lanier Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Lanier Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 20.1
Number of students: 1,434
Racial breakdown:
White:
32.3%
Hispanic:
29.1%
Asian:
19.5%
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African American:
12.8%
Two or more races:
6.2%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.9%
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