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Top Florida Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 40% of public middle school students in Florida 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 Florida is Gadsden Central Academy, Data House, and Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog., among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 91% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Data House
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
4590 Selvitz Rd
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 467-4020
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Escambia School Dist. Jail Prog.
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
30 E Texar Dr
Pensacola, FL 32503
(850) 436-9713
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-11
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Hernando County Jail
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
16425 Spring Hill Dr
Brooksville, FL 34603
(352) 797-3408
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Highridge Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
4400 N Australian Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 494-0015
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School
(Math: ≥50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 272-4362
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
805 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
7900 Nw 27 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(786) 865-1346
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
13301 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33167
(786) 865-1346
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Student Services/ese
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1614 E Fort King St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-6832
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2680 W County Rd 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Rank: #1 - 161. - 16.
Village
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
1718 E Michigan St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ahfachkee Day School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
31200 Josie Billie Highway
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Oak Creek Charter School Of Bonita Springs
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
28011 Performance Ln
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
(239) 498-6864
Rank: #1919.
Miccosukee Indian School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
Us Hwy 41 Mile Marker 37.5
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 894-2364
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kipp Impact Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
7000 103rd St
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 720-4620
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Renaissance Charter School At Summit
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
2001 Summit Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(866) 543-7872
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kissimmee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
2850 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 847-1400
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Renaissance Charter Middle School At Pines
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
10501 Pines Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33026
(954) 862-1283
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pace Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-12
1028 Underwood Ave
Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 478-7060
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter School At North Lauder
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-8
7101 Kimberly Blvd
Pompano Beach, FL 33068
(954) 718-5065
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K-8
302 E Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 499-1389
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Renaissance Charter School At Plantation
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K-8
6701 W Sunrise Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33313
(954) 556-9700
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-8
2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
(239) 829-5134
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Kipp V.o.i.c.e Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-8
813 Golfar Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32209
(904) 895-7878
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-12
1933 E Hillsborough Ave, Ste 3
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 739-0410
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-12
1344 Cross Creek Cir
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-9280
Rank: #3232.
Excelsior Prep Charter Middle School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 6-8
2156 University Square Mall, U
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 644-9060
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Carter Parramore Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 4-12
631 S Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-6030
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Gause Academy Of Leadership
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-12
1395 Polk St W
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7425
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Just For Girls Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
3809 59th St W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 722-1475
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What is the Florida average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
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