Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Lanier Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
392 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)16%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
99%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Shelby County School District
Source: 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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