Lanier Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
44th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 97%· Stable
Lanier Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lanier Middle 44th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 97% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2019 to 97th in 2025.
Lanier Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,430 students tested
Lanier Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,418 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.1% | 32.1% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.9% | 29.8% | ▼ 7.1 pts | |
| Asian | 13.8% | 19.0% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 9.9% | 12.4% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 6.3% | ▲ 3.2 pts |
Homes near Lanier Middle
Typical home value $703K in zip 77098 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Lanier Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2A+ Unlimited Potential - UniversityA+ Unlimited Potential · 2.4 mi away · charter1,383rd of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 20% - 9Baylor College of Medicine Academy at RyanHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away319th of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 51% - 1Yellowstone College PreparatoryYellowstone College Preparatory · 3 mi away · charter1,655th of 1,701
ELA 23% · Math 23% - 8Pershing MiddleHouston ISD · 3.4 mi away504th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 10Pin Oak MiddleHouston ISD · 3.4 mi away66th of 1,701
ELA 85% · Math 75% - 9Hogg MiddleHouston ISD · 3.5 mi away258th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 61% - 8Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at RuskHouston ISD · 3.7 mi away463rd of 1,701
ELA 66% · Math 48% - 5Tanglewood MiddleHouston ISD · 3.8 mi away971st of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lanier Middle in?
Lanier Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Lanier Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lanier Middle 44th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 97% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Lanier Middle?
White 32%, Hispanic 30%, Asian 19%, Black 12% (1,418 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lanier Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77098 is $703K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.