Top Maine Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 33% of public middle school students in Maine 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 Maine is Lubec Consolidated School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 48% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 69%

Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Maine (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Lubec Consolidated School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
44 South Street
Lubec, ME 04652
(207) 733-5561
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Matinicus Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
101 Main Street
Matinicus, ME 04851
(207) 366-3526
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Monhegan Island School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1 Monhegan Avenue
Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 594-5895
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Van Buren Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
169 Main Street Suite 101
Van Buren, ME 04785
(207) 868-5274
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Wesley Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
13 Whining Pines
Wesley, ME 04686
(207) 255-3263
Rank: #66.
Sipayik Elementary School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
22 Bayview Drive Pleasant Poin
Perry, ME 04667
(207) 853-6085
Rank: #77.
Indian Township School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
13 School Drive
Princeton, ME 04668
(207) 796-2362
Rank: #88.
Indian Island School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-8
10 Wabanaki Way
Old Town, ME 04468
(207) 827-4285
Rank: #99.
Dawn F Barnes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 84%
Grades: PK-8
1025 Van Buren Road
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4611
Rank: #1010.
Mountain Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 72%
Grades: 5-8
58 Highland Terrace
Mexico, ME 04257
(207) 364-7926
Rank: #1111.
Harmony Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: PK-8
18 Main St
Harmony, ME 04942
(207) 683-2211
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Arthur R. Gould Sch--lcydc
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 7-12
675 Westbrook Street
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 822-2660
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
East Grand School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: PK-12
31 Houlton Road
Danforth, ME 04424
(207) 448-2260
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Houlton Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 6-8
7 Bird Street
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-6551
Rank: #12 - 1512. - 15.
Penquis Valley Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 67%
Grades: 5-12
48 Penquis Drive
Milo, ME 04463
(207) 943-7346
Rank: #1616.
Lewiston Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 66%
Grades: 7-8
75 Central Avenue
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-4180
Rank: #1717.
Helen S Dunn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 65%
Grades: PK-8
129 Military Rd
Greenbush, ME 04418
(207) 826-2000
Rank: #1818.
Carrabec Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 62%
Grades: K-8
56 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958
(207) 635-2209
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mt Jefferson Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 5-8
61 Winn Rd.
Lee, ME 04455
(207) 290-4996
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Ridge View Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: PK-8
175 Fern Road, Suite 1
Dexter, ME 04930
(207) 924-6000
Rank: #2121.
Mt View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 59%
Grades: 6-8
575 Mount View Road
Thorndike, ME 04986
(207) 568-7561
Rank: #2222.
James F. Doughty School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 57%
Grades: 6-8
143 Fifth Street
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-6220
Rank: #2323.
Overman Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: 6-12
78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
King Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: 6-8
92 Deering Av
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 874-8140
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Limestone Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 55%
Grades: PK-8
93 High Street
Limestone, ME 04750
(207) 325-4742
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Searsport District Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 6-8
26 Mortland Road
Searsport, ME 04974
(207) 548-2313
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Westbrook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 54%
Grades: 5-8
471 Stroudwater Street
Westbrook, ME 04092
(207) 854-0830
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Eastport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: PK-8
100 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
(207) 853-6252
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Madison Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: 5-8
205 Main Street
Madison, ME 04950
(207) 696-3381
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Skowhegan Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 53%
Grades: 6-8
155 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-3339
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Dimensions Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: K-8
1192 West Ridge Road
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 474-8503
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Spruce Mountain Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 52%
Grades: 6-8
23 Community Drive
Jay, ME 04239
(207) 897-4319
Rank: #3333.
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 51%
Grades: 5-12
110 Meadow St
Bingham, ME 04920
(207) 672-3300
Rank: #3434.
Hodgdon Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 7-12
174 Hodgdon Mills Road
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-2413
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
So Aroostook School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 48%
Grades: PK-12
922 Dyer Brook Road
Island Falls, ME 04747
(207) 757-8206
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maine average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Maine average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 33%% for 2024-25.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Maine?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Maine include Lubec Consolidated School, Matinicus Elementary School and Monhegan Island School.

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