Approximately 51% of public middle school students in California are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
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 California is Allensworth Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in California (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Allensworth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
3320 Young Rd.
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-2401
Earlimart, CA 93219
(661) 849-2401
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Blue Ridge
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1041 Al Tahoe Blvd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 541-4126
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Bridges Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1200 W. Cinnamon Dr.
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6800
Lemoore, CA 93245
(559) 924-6800
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Bridges Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1505 S. Sunflower Ave.
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-3961
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-3961
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
290 E. Ave.
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Chico, CA 95926
(530) 891-3092
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
161 S. Plainsburg Rd.
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Planada, CA 95365
(209) 382-0768
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
426 E. K St.
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-8300
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
County Community
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5171 Silva Rd.
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 742-0290
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Cutler-orosi Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
12724 Ave. 392
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Cutler, CA 93615
(559) 528-4703
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Di Giorgio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
19405 Buena Vista Blvd.
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-2604
Arvin, CA 93203
(661) 854-2604
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Elk Creek
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1115 Williams Dr.
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Crescent City, CA 95531
(707) 464-0750
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Evergreen Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-9
919 W.acre Rd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 375-7740
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Foothill Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
890 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Fowler Academy Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
975 E. Adams Ave.
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Fowler, CA 93625
(559) 834-6098
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Happy Valley Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
16300 Cloverdale Rd.
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Anderson, CA 96007
(530) 357-2131
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Heritage Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2255 Sixth St.
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2970
Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-2970
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Hillcrest At Youth Services Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
10 Loop Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5323
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Humboldt County Office Of Education Juvenile Hall Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2002 Harrison Ave.
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 445-7094
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Jewel City Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-10
440 W. Lomita
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Glendale, CA 91206
(818) 549-4812
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Kashia Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
31510 Skaggs Springs Rd.
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Stewarts Point, CA 95480
(707) 785-9682
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Klamath River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
30438 Walker Rd.
Klamath River, CA 96050
(530) 496-3406
Klamath River, CA 96050
(530) 496-3406
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Maple Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
15933 Maple Creek Rd.
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Korbel, CA 95550
(707) 668-5596
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Margaret J. Kemp
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
400 Paul Scannell Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Redwood City, CA 94065
(650) 312-5235
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Marin County Juvenile Court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
16 Jeannette Prandi Way
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
San Rafael, CA 94913
(415) 491-0581
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Mendota Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
241 Smoot Ave.
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Mendota, CA 93640
(559) 655-4412
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Miles W. Culwell Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
275 Cambridge Ave.
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Coalinga, CA 93210
(559) 935-7644
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Monarch
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1625 Newton Ave.
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 652-4100
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 652-4100
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Monterey Peninsula Unf Sch Dist Com Day Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
200 Coe Ave.
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 392-3822
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Napa County Juvenile Hall/court
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
212 Walnut St.
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 253-6817
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Newman-crows Landing Independent Study
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
908 Main St.
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Newman, CA 95360
(209) 862-2309
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Opal Cliffs
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4510 Jade St.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5630
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-5630
Rank: #1 - 521. - 52.
Orick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
120918 Highway 101
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 488-2821
Orick, CA 95555
(707) 488-2821
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Frequently Asked Questions
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