Top Texas Public Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 57% of public school students in Texas are eligible for free lunch (2024-25).
The public schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas is About Face Program Elementary School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
About Face Program Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-5
1440 E Cliff
El Paso, TX 79904
(915) 351-3240
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Accelerated Int Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7
12825 Summit Rdg Dr
Houston, TX 77225
(713) 728-9330
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Alternative School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
335 Alternative Ln
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 393-5368
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Axtell/bruceville-eddy Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 11-12
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-10
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 689-5000
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
102 Genevieve St
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
30 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Boys Ranch High School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
27 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-0032
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-10
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Buell Central Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
218 E Juarez
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2500
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-11
1409 E Harrison St
Harlingen, TX 78550
(956) 361-8271
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Cardenas Center
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
3300 Ruiz St
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210) 898-4270
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Cesar Chavez Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
401 E Thomas Rd
Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 354-2720
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Christen Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2001 Santa Maria Ave
Laredo, TX 78040
(956) 273-6400
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK
200 E Highland
Comanche, TX 76442
(325) 356-2440
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Compass Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
436 S W Loop 456
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-3926
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1200 Houston St
Shallowater, TX 79363
(806) 291-5321
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9
100 S Bus Fm Rd 1015
Progreso, TX 78579
(956) 565-4142
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Daep At Holmgreen
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 11
8580 Ewing Halsell
San Antonio, TX 78229
(210) 397-5460
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Daep- Elementary School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3
906 W Milton
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 414-2074
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Dallas Co School For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1673 Terre Colony Dr
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 652-7113
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 698-4306
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Devine Daep School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Drc Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
El Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5
13414 Broadmeade
Austin, TX 78729
(512) 464-5920
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Everman Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
300 Shelby Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76140
(817) 568-3592
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Farias Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1510 Chicago St
Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 273-3400
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Fenley Transitional High School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-12
9131 Yett Bldg 4
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 932-7284
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Fenley Transitional Middle School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8
9131 Yett Bldg 4
San Antonio, TX 78211
(210) 932-7284
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-K
9709 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 633-0781
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Fredda Nottingham Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 11-12
302 S Cleveland St
Dayton, TX 77535
(936) 258-2309
Rank: #1 - 1211. - 121.
Galveston Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 9-10
6101 Attwater
Dickinson, TX 77539
(281) 229-6363
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Texas average of public schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Texas average of public schools students eligible for free lunch is 57%% for 2024-25.
What are the public schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The best top ranked public schools in Texas include About Face Program Elementary School, Accelerated Int Charter School and Alternative School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas is Alternative School, with a value of 100%. The public elementary school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch is About Face Program Elementary School, with a value of 100%.

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