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Public School Review - Established 2003

Top Nebraska Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 33% of public middle school students in Nebraska 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 Nebraska is Lakeview Elementary - 09, with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 51% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary - 09
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
26886 299th St
Crookston, NE 69212
(605) 429-3339
Rank: #22.
R M Marrs Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-8
5619 S 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68107
(531) 299-2420
Rank: #33.
West Kearney High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 8-12
2802 30th Ave
Kearney, NE 68845
(308) 338-2011
Rank: #44.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-8
5105 Bedford Ave
Omaha, NE 68104
(531) 299-2460
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 6-8
8210 S 42nd St
Bellevue, NE 68147
(531) 299-2300
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Hastings High School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 86%
Grades: 8-12
4200 W 2nd St
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 460-3111
Rank: #77.
Mc Millan Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 85%
Grades: 6-8
3802 Redick Ave
Omaha, NE 68112
(531) 299-2440
Rank: #88.
Walthill High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 7-12
602 Main St
Walthill, NE 68067
(402) 846-5432
Rank: #99.
Walnut Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 6-8
1600 N Custer Ave
Grand Island, NE 68803
(308) 385-5990
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cutcomb Lake School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: PK-8
30 Miles S Of Nenzel Nebraska,
Valentine, NE 69201
(402) 823-4208
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Norris Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 75%
Grades: 6-8
2235 S 46th St
Omaha, NE 68106
(531) 299-2500
Rank: #1212.
Culler Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-8
5201 Vine St
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1210
Rank: #1313.
Winnebago Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-8
202 Osborne St
Winnebago, NE 68071
(402) 878-2224
Rank: #1414.
Niobrara Secondary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%
Grades: 7-12
247 N Hwy 12
Niobrara, NE 68760
(402) 857-3322
Rank: #1515.
Goodrich Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 68%
Grades: 6-8
4600 Lewis Avenue
Lincoln, NE 68521
(402) 436-1213
Rank: #1616.
Pink School
(Math: ≥50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-8
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Rank: #1717.
Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 6-8
6143 Whitmore St
Omaha, NE 68152
(531) 299-2360
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Dawes Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 6-8
5130 Colfax Street
Lincoln, NE 68504
(402) 436-1211
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Elba Secondary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 7-12
711 Caroline St
Elba, NE 68835
(308) 863-2228
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Lewis & Clark Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 6-8
6901 Burt St
Omaha, NE 68132
(531) 299-2400
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 6-8
1100 N Washington
Lexington, NE 68850
(308) 324-2349
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Park Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 6-8
855 S 8th St
Lincoln, NE 68508
(402) 436-1212
Rank: #2323.
Gordon-rushville Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 6-8
310 Sprague
Rushville, NE 69360
(308) 327-2491
Rank: #2424.
Barr Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Grades: 6-8
602 W Stolley Park Rd
Grand Island, NE 68801
(308) 385-5875
Rank: #2525.
King Science/tech Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 6-8
3720 Florence Blvd
Omaha, NE 68110
(531) 299-2380
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Morrill High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: 7-12
411 E Hamilton
Morrill, NE 69358
(308) 247-2149
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Umo N Ho N Nation Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 58%
Grades: 6-8
470 Main St
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 837-5622
Rank: #2828.
Morton Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 6-8
4606 Terrace Dr
Omaha, NE 68134
(531) 299-2480
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Fremont Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: 7-8
540 Johnson Rd
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 727-3100
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Garden County Junior/senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: 7-12
200 W 4th St
Oshkosh, NE 69154
(308) 772-3242
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
South Sioux City Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: 6-8
3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 6-8
201 N Marian Road
Hastings, NE 68901
(402) 461-7520
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Johnson Co Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 6-8
407 N 1st St
Cook, NE 68392
(402) 864-4181
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Lefler Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 6-8
1100 S 48th St
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 436-1215
Rank: #3535.
Crete Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 6-8
1500 E 15th St
Crete, NE 68333
(402) 826-5844
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nebraska average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
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