Lanier Middle vs Poe El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanier Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,485 students
Poe El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
748 students
| Measure | Lanier Middle Houston, Texas | Poe El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,684 | #956 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #1360 of 15,369 | #15745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,485 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 59% |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 63.6).
- •Lanier Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Lanier Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 60%).
- •Lanier Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 35%).
- •Poe El does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.3).
- •Lanier Middle is the larger school with 1,485 students compared with 748.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lanier Middle better than Poe El?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier Middle ranks higher (80.8 vs 63.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lanier Middle and Poe El?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier Middle: 1,485. Poe El: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier Middle and Poe El rank in Texas?
Lanier Middle is 103rd of 1,684 and Poe El is 956th of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).