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Top Wisconsin Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 41% of public middle school students in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is Carmen Middle School South and Bruce Middle School, each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 92% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bruce Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
104 W Washington Ave
Bruce, WI 54819
(715) 868-2585
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carmen Middle School South
Charter School
(Math: 15-19%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2433 S 15th St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 310-8056
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
8575 N Trepania Rd
Hayward, WI 54843
(715) 634-8924
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Oneida Nation School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
N7125 Seminary Road
Oneida, WI 54155
(920) 869-1676
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
2463 N Buffum St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1300
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Menominee Tribal School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
W 6817 Church Street
Neopit, WI 54150
(715) 756-2354
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Starms Discovery
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 1-8
2035 N 25th St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 934-4900
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Bethune Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
1535 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4600
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Story Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 934-4800
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Thoreau Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
7878 N 60th St
Milwaukee, WI 53223
(262) 236-1800
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
U S Grant School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
2920 W Grant St
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 902-8000
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Clarke Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
2816 W Clarke St
Milwaukee, WI 53210
(414) 267-1000
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
2308 W Nash St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 875-4400
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
3239 N 9th St
Milwaukee, WI 53206
(414) 267-5200
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Milwaukee Environmental Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
6600 W Melvina St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 353-3830
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-8
800 W Walnut St
Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 267-8800
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
2222 W Henry Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53221
(414) 304-6700
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Carson Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-8
4920 W Capitol Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 393-4800
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Carver Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-8
1900 N 1st St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-0500
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Central City Cyberschool
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-12
4301 N 44th St
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 444-2330
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-8
1728 S 23rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-8100
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Second Avenue School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 4-12
721 Oxford Ave
Eau Claire, WI 54703
(715) 852-6901
Rank: #18 - 2318. - 23.
Townsend Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: PK-8
3360 N Sherman Blvd
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414) 874-5900
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Cass Street Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
1647 N Cass St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-2700
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Hartford Avenue Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
2227 E Hartford Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53211
(414) 906-4700
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Hi-mount Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
4921 W Garfield Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 875-2700
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-8
820 E Knapp St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 212-3300
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Metcalfe Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
3400 W North Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208
(414) 874-3600
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Rogers Street Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
2430 W Rogers St
Milwaukee, WI 53204
(414) 902-1100
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Thurston Woods Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
5966 N 35th St
Milwaukee, WI 53209
(414) 393-2800
Rank: #24 - 3124. - 31.
Wisconsin Conservatory Of Lifelong Learning
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-12
1017 N 12th St
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 304-6800
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Grantosa Drive Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
4850 N 82nd St
Milwaukee, WI 53218
(414) 393-4400
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
3275 N 3rd St
Milwaukee, WI 53212
(414) 267-1500
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Lac Du Flambeau Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
2899 State Highway 47 S
Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538
(715) 588-3838
Rank: #32 - 3632. - 36.
Milwaukee Academy Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-12
2000 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53233
(414) 933-0302
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Wisconsin average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Wisconsin average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 41%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Wisconsin?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in Wisconsin include Bruce Middle School, Carmen Middle School South and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa School.

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