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Top Colorado Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 38% of public middle school students in Colorado are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Colorado is Platte Valley Youth Services Center, with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 79% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%

Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Colorado (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Platte Valley Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
2200 West O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 304-6220
Rank: #22.
Vega Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-8
1345 Macon Street
Aurora, CO 80010
(720) 390-6975
Rank: #33.
Alamosa Alternative Education School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-12
209 Victoria Ave
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 587-7640
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Las Animas Online School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-12
2001 Lake Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
(800) 808-0718
Rank: #55.
Justice High Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 6-12
805 Excalibur
Lafayette, CO 80026
(720) 935-1337
Rank: #66.
Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Columbine Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-8451
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Boston K-8 School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: PK-8
1365 Boston St.
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-6878
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Skoglund Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 6-8
550 S. Sylvester Avenue
Center, CO 81125
(719) 754-2232
Rank: #7 - 97. - 9.
Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 88%
Grades: 4-12
1427 West Rio Grande
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
(719) 390-2766
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Aurora West College Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 6-12
10100 East 13th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 366-2671
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Risley International Academy Of Innovation
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 6-8
925 Monument Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81001
(719) 549-7440
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Summit Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: 6-12
5590 W Evans Ave.
Denver, CO 80227
(720) 424-2400
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
East Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-8
1275 Fraser St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 340-0660
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: PK-8
675 29 Rd
Grand Junction, CO 81504
(970) 254-6850
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Rocky Mountain Prep Sunnyside
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-8
4735 Pecos St
Denver, CO 80211
(720) 723-2000
Rank: #1616.
Compass Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-8
2285 S Federal Blvd
Denver, CO 80219
(720) 424-0096
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Centennial School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-12
909 North Main Street
San Luis, CO 81152
(719) 672-3322
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Lotus School For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: K-12
11001-a East Alameda Avenue
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 360-0052
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
North Middle School Health Sciences And Technology Campus
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: 6-8
12095 Montview Blvd
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-7411
Rank: #17 - 2017. - 20.
Whittier Ece-8 School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-8
2480 Downing Street
Denver, CO 80205
(720) 424-3040
Rank: #2121.
Antonito Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 7-8
13099 County Rd G
Antonito, CO 81120
(719) 376-5468
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Aurora Central Campus
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: PK-12
11700 East 11th Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 340-1600
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Tiger Trades Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 5-12
1401 East 6th Stree
La Junta, CO 81050
(719) 363-1504
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
West Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 82%
Grades: 6-8
951 Elati St
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 423-5460
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Chavez/huerta K-12 Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: K-12
2500 West 18th Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
(719) 295-1623
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Rocky Mountain Prep Westwood
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 6-8
3201 W Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219
(303) 962-9880
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Aurora Hills Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 6-8
1009 South Uvalda St
Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 341-7450
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Carmel Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: K-8
1700 South Chelton Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
(719) 579-3210
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Fort Logan Northgate
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 3-8
4000 S. Lowell Blvd.
Denver, CO 80236
(720) 833-6850
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Kipp Sunshine Peak Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 5-8
375 S Tejon Street
Denver, CO 80223
(303) 623-5772
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Montbello Middle School
(Math: 6%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 6-8
5290 Kittredge St
Denver, CO 80239
(720) 424-0850
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Pueblo Academy Of Arts
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 6-8
29 Lehigh Avenue
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 549-7430
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Pueblo Charter School For The Arts & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: K-8
1745 Acero
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 549-2737
Rank: #27 - 3427. - 34.
Walsenburg Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 80%
Grades: 7-12
355 West Pine Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
(719) 738-1610
Rank: #35 - 4035. - 40.
Clyde Miller K-8
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: PK-8
1701 Espana St
Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 364-7918
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colorado average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Colorado average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 38%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Colorado?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Colorado include Platte Valley Youth Services Center, Vega Collegiate Academy and Alamosa Alternative Education School.

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