Lanier-james Education Center

1050 Nw 7th Ct
Hallandale, FL 33009
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 131 students in grades 1-12, Lanier-james Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lanier-james Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Lanier-james Education Center's student population of 131 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Total Students
131 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Lanier-james Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lanier-james Education Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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<50%
52%
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<50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lanier-james Education Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
34%
37%
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Black
53%
21%
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White
8%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Lanier-james Education Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lanier-james Education Center's ranking?
Lanier-james Education Center is ranked #1872 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lanier-james Education Center?
The graduation rate of Lanier-james Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lanier-james Education Center?
131 students attend Lanier-james Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Lanier-james Education Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lanier-james Education Center?
Lanier-james Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lanier-james Education Center offer ?
Lanier-james Education Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12
What school district is Lanier-james Education Center part of?
Lanier-james Education Center is part of Broward School District.

School Calendar

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Schools Closed
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Schools Closed
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
Schools Closed
December 27, 2024 (Friday)
Schools Closed
December 30, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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