Top Ohio Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 39% of public middle school students in Ohio 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 Ohio is Alfred Benesch 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 Ohio (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Alfred Benesch
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Andrew J Rickoff
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3500 E 147th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Anton Grdina
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2955 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1150
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Apex Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
16005 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
707 Woodsdale Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Benjamin Franklin
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1905 Spring Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3150
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Bennett Venture Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
5130 Bennett Rd
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 269-2247
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
The Bessie Sherrod Price Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1555 Elaine Rd
Columbus, OH 43227
(614) 235-1900
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Birmingham Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2222 Bakewell St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7700
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Bolton
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
9803 Quebec Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-1200
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Bridges Community Academy Dba Bridges Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
190 St Francis Ave
Tiffin, OH 44883
(419) 455-9295
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Buckeye Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2950 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5417
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Burroughs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2420 South Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Canton South Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Central Academy Of Ohio
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2727 Kenwood Blvd
Toledo, OH 43606
(419) 205-9800
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Chaney Middle At Mcguffey
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
310 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Charles A Mooney School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3213 Montclair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3200
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Charles Dickens School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4200
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Clara E Westropp School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
19101 Puritas Ave
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6250
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Cleveland Arts And Social Sciences Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
10701 Shaker Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 229-3000
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Cleveland College Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4906 Fleet Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-1347
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Collinwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 838-0500
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3450 Medway Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-6166
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Constellation Schools Madison Community Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2015 W 95th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5212
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Constellation Schools Stockyard Community Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
3200 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-5052
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Crestline High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
435 Oldfield Rd
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-3647
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Crooksville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Daniel E Morgan School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
8912 Morris Ct
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-1400
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Denison
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3799 W 33rd St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3250
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
Durling Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
East Broadway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1755 E Broadway St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7200
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
East Clark
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-9
885 E 146th St
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 838-0650
Rank: #1 - 1511. - 151.
East Community Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
80 Brittain Rd
Akron, OH 44305
(330) 761-7920
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ohio average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Ohio average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 39%% for 2024-25.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Ohio?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Ohio include Alfred Benesch, Andrew J Rickoff and Anton Grdina.

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