Serving 51 students in grades 1-12, Lanier-james Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lanier-james Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lanier-james Education Center's student population of 51 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
51 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lanier-james Education Center is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
53%
21%
White
12%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanier-james Education Center?
The graduation rate of Lanier-james Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Lanier-james Education Center?
51 students attend Lanier-james Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lanier-james Education Center students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanier-james Education Center?
Lanier-james Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lanier-james Education Center offer ?
Lanier-james Education Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Lanier-james Education Center part of?
Lanier-james Education Center is part of Broward School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Early Release Day / Last Day of School
June 10, 2024 (Monday)
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