Lanier Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Lanier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%).

School Overview

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (LA)
(13-14)
40-44%
68%
(13-14)
30-34%
69%
100%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% LA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% LA state average).
What school district is Lanier Elementary School part of?
Lanier Elementary School is part of East Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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