Lanier Middle vs West Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 31 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
West Lake Middle
Humble · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,486 students
| Measure | Lanier Middle Houston, Texas | West Lake Middle Humble, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #103 of 1,684 | #549 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1360 of 15,369 | #6019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,485 | 1,486 |
| Enrollment | 1,485 | 1,486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| city | Houston | Humble |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lanier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 57.5).
- •Lanier Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Lanier Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 51%).
- •Lanier Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 34.8%).
- •West Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.3).
- •West Lake Middle is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 1,485.
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 West Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lanier Middle ranks higher (80.8 vs 57.5 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 West Lake Middle?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Houston and Humble in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanier Middle: 1,485. West Lake Middle: 1,486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanier Middle and West Lake Middle rank in Texas?
Lanier Middle is 103rd of 1,684 and West Lake Middle is 549th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).