Approximately 45% of public middle school students in Florida are eligible for free lunch (2025).
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 Boys Town with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 98%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Boys Town
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
975 Oklahoma St
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Burns Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
160 Ridge Rd
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Oak Hill, FL 32759
(386) 210-4915
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4515 State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Citrus Health Sipp/crisis
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
400 W Orange Ave
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Tallahassee, FL 32307
(850) 412-5866
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Franklin County Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1250 Highway 98
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Eastpoint, FL 32328
(850) 670-2810
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
35 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 627-9651
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Hamilton Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
5683 Us Highway 129 S, Ste 1
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-7830
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Here's Help
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Hospital/homebound Program
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
805 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 343-8703
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
John Polk Alternative School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 330-6750
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Kissimmee Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2850 Bill Beck Blvd
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 847-1400
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 847-1400
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Lake County Acer Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
551 W Main St
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 253-6675
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
200 W Golf Links Ave
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 253-6550
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Lee County Jail
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
2266 2nd St
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Fort Myers, FL 33901
(239) 337-8113
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
302 E. Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 253-0053
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Miami Bridge North
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
2810 Nw S Riv Dr
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Miami Bridge South
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
326 Nw 3rd Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Oak Grove Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
11180 Ne 38th St
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Jasper, FL 32052
(386) 792-6540
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
120 Lowery Pl Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 833-3100
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Orange Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
3150 39th St
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Orlando, FL 32839
(407) 535-4111
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Renaissance Charter School At West Palm Beach
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1889 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 839-1994
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
St. Johns County Jail (Djj)
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
765 East St. Johns Ave
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 829-8850
Hastings, FL 32145
(904) 829-8850
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Sumter County Virtual Instruction Program
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2680 Wc 476
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2315
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Village
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
1718 E Michigan St
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Orlando, FL 32806
(407) 836-7627
Rank: #1 - 281. - 28.
Woodmont Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
10402 N 56th St
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 708-1596
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
31200 Josie Billie Highway
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Clewiston, FL 33440
(863) 983-6348
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Eagles Nest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
3698 Nw 15th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 635-2308
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
New Springs Schools
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
2410 E Busch Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 933-5025
Rank: #29 - 3229. - 32.
Palm Bay Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
2112 Palm Bay Rd Ne
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 984-2710
Palm Bay, FL 32905
(321) 984-2710
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
10038-10044 W. Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Language & Literacy Academy For Learning
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-12
330 Ave C Se
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Winter Haven, FL 33880
(863) 268-2903
Rank: #33 - 3633. - 36.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
Us Hwy 41 Mile Marker 37.5
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 894-2364
Miami, FL 33144
(305) 894-2364
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Florida average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Florida average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 45%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Florida?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Florida include Boys Town, Burns Science And Technology Charter School and Central Charter School.
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