Lanier Middle School (Closed 2015)

817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
(13-14)
22%
52%
(13-14)
16%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Lanier Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
99%
21%
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White
1%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Lanier Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in TN.
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Lanier Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Lanier Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Lanier Middle School?
392 students attend Lanier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Lanier Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanier Middle School?
Lanier Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lanier Middle School offer ?
Lanier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lanier Middle School part of?
Lanier Middle School is part of Shelby County School District.

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