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Top Idaho Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 27% of public middle school students in Idaho 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 Idaho is Pocatello Juvenile Detention, Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center, and Payette River Technical Academy, among others each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 57% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Sandpoint Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
4105 North Boyer Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-4213
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Snake River Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Three Creek Elem/jr High School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
49909 Three Creek Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rank: #1 - 91. - 9.
Treasure Valley Math/science
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(208) 854-6800
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Coeur D' Alene Tribal School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
30 Moctelme St
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Shoshone-bannock School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-12
50 South Hiline Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Rank: #1212.
South Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 7-9
3101 Cassia Street
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 854-6110
Rank: #1313.
Cossa Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 7-12
109 Penny Lane
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6074
Rank: #1414.
Frank Church High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 79%
Grades: 7-12
8051 West Salt Creek Court
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 854-5650
Rank: #1515.
3b Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 4-12
950 Environmental Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 542-2947
Rank: #1616.
Syringa Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 7-8
1100 Willow Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 455-3305
Rank: #1717.
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 6-8
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4727
Rank: #1818.
Cda Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 4-12
210 East Dalton Avenue
Coeur D Alene, ID 83815
(208) 664-3024
Rank: #1919.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 6-12
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Rank: #2020.
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-12
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 6-8
136 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fairmont Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 7-9
2121 North Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 854-4790
Rank: #2323.
Bridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: 7-8
616 Eastland Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 737-5282
Rank: #2424.
Cassia Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: 7-12
1010 West 17th Street
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6630
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Elevate Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 6-12
114 W. Chicago Street
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 332-6800
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 6-8
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Rank: #2727.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Grades: 5-8
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: K-7
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-2710
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Glenns Ferry Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 6-8
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Wilder Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 6-8
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Rank: #3131.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: 5-8
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Elevate Academy Nampa
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 6-12
11425 Orchard Avenue
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 861-7283
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Idaho Connects Online Alternative School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 6-12
12639 Explorer Drive Suite 18
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 287-3668
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 6-12
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Valley View Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 8-12
10 North Cutler
Sugar City, ID 83448
(208) 356-6845
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Idaho average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Idaho average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 27%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Idaho?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Idaho include Jerome Academy, Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center and Payette River Technical Academy.

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