Top Minnesota Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 37% of public middle school students in Minnesota 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 Minnesota is Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 95% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-1570
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Banaadir Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Breckenridge Area Learning Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
710 13th Street North
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-2694
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4310
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Cooperative Area Learning Prg.
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
5840 149th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-7712
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Dakota Prairie Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
20655 Flagstaff Ave
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 252-2500
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Lake Benton Secondary
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
101 Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Lakeview School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
611 5th St Sw
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 214-6692
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Little Sand
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
316 Main St E
Remer, MN 56672
(218) 566-2351
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Longfellow Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
3017 E 31st St
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 668-4700
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Mps Metro C
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
3012 West 44th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 668-5470
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Nets
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
3490 Lexington Ave N Ste 115
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 486-3808
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
New Chance
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Northeast College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
300 Industrial Blvd. Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55413
(612) 248-8240
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
School #522
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
2000 Hopkins Crossroads
Hopkins, MN 55305
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 211. - 21.
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Aim Academy Of Science & Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 6-10
2831 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 452-2274
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Bug-o-nay-ge-shig School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
15353 Silver Eagle Dr Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Fond Du Lac Ojibwe School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Nay-ah-shing School
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
43521 Oodena Dr
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Rank: #24 - 2724. - 27.
Ponemah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
25039 Abinoojiin Dr
Ponemah, MN 56666
(218) 554-7337
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Center School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 7-12
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Circle Of Life Academy
Magnet School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
35233 Mission Rd
White Earth, MN 56591
(218) 983-4180
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-8
1001 East 46th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 843-5050
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Mn International Middle Chr School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-8
277 12th Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(651) 821-6470
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Set Academy Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 7-8
620 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 722-2555
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Urban Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: PK-8
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Midway Star Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-8
1091 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 642-0667
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
New Century School Secondary
Magnet School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-10
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Minnesota average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2024-25.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Minnesota include Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program, Banaadir Secondary and Breckenridge Area Learning Program.

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