Approximately 36% of public middle school students in Iowa 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 Iowa is South Page Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 57%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Iowa (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South Page Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
606 Iowa Ave
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
College Springs, IA 51637
(712) 582-3212
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Rank: #33.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-12
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Rank: #44.
Prairie Edge
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 87%
Grades: K-12
401 76th Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 298-3406
Rank: #55.
Hiatt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 83%
Grades: 6-8
1430 E. University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7774
Rank: #66.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 6-8
203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Rank: #77.
George Washington Carver Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 78%
Grades: 6-8
1505 Logan Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-2500
Rank: #88.
Weeks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 77%
Grades: 6-8
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Central Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: 6-8
1350 Katoski Dr
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 433-2100
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Mccombs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 76%
Grades: 6-8
201 Sw County Line Rd
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 242-8447
Des Moines, IA 50320
(515) 242-8447
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Callanan Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-8
3010 Center Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8101
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Meredith Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-8
4827 Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 74%
Grades: 6-8
2301 J St Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
(319) 558-3387
Rank: #1414.
Goodrell Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 73%
Grades: 6-8
3300 E. 29th Street
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8444
Rank: #1515.
Frank L Smart Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 7-8
1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Rank: #1616.
Expo Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-12
1410 Independence Ave
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Waterloo, IA 50703
(319) 433-1930
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Hoyt Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 6-8
2700 E 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 242-8446
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
John R Mott Jr/hi School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: 7-12
314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ottumwa Virtual Learning
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 70%
Grades: PK-12
1112 N Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Ottumwa, IA 52501
(641) 684-6597
Rank: #2020.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 6-8
309 S St
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
B R Miller Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 7-8
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Bunger Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 6-8
157 S Roosevelt Rd
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Evansdale, IA 50707
(319) 433-2550
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Cedar Rapids Virtual Academy Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 6-8
2500 Egewood Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-3427
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 7-12
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Rank: #21 - 2521. - 25.
Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: 6-8
300 13th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2153
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Brody Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: 6-8
2501 Park Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 242-8443
Des Moines, IA 50321
(515) 242-8443
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
North Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: 6-8
2101 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Rank: #2828.
Columbus Community Junior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: 7-8
1004 Colton St
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Columbus Junction, IA 52738
(319) 728-2233
Rank: #2929.
South Tama County Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 5-8
201 S Green
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-4121
Rank: #3030.
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 60%
Grades: 7-12
1800 North 3rd Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8345
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Edward Stone Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 7-8
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 7-12
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Ruby Van Meter
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: K-12
710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220
Rank: #31 - 3431. - 34.
Storm Lake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 5-8
1811 Hyland Drive
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8080
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Denison Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 6-8
1201 North 16th Street
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 263-9393
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Iowa average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Iowa average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 36%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Iowa?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Iowa include South Page Elementary School, Woodward Academy and Meskwaki Settlement School.
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