#103 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#1360 of 15,369 nationally
About Lanier Middle
Lanier Middle is a public middle located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,485 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 103rd of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (13th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,485.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Lanier Middle ranks 16th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)80%
- Reading proficiency (30%)83%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lanier Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 83%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lanier Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ella J Baker Montessori School
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610 students · 925 m away
River Oaks El
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777 students · 1.5 km away
Poe El
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Arabic Immersion Magnet School
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Lamar H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,968 students · 2.0 km away
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
715 students · 2.0 km away
Carnegie Vanguard H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
855 students · 2.4 km away
Gregory-Lincoln Ed Ctr
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students · 2.6 km away
Macgregor El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students · 2.8 km away
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Houston · Public high · Grades 6–12
494 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Florence W Stiles Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lanier Middle a good school?
Lanier Middle has a Success Index (US) of 80.8 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #103 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lanier Middle rank in Texas?
Lanier Middle ranks #103 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #1360 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lanier Middle?
Lanier Middle had 1,485 students in 2025.
Is Lanier Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Lanier Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lanier Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lanier Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.