Pershing Middle School vs. Lanier Middle School
Should I attend Pershing Middle School or Lanier Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pershing Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Lanier Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,485 students in grades 6-8, Pershing Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,415 students in grades 6-8, Lanier Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,485 students
1,415 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2901 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#136 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
403
466
Grade 7 Students
523
485
Grade 8 Students
559
464
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
20%
% Hispanic
40%
29%
% Black
33%
12%
% White
19%
32%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
