Approximately 56% of public middle school students in Texas 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 Texas is Alter School 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 Texas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Alter School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
1810 Port Neches Ave
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Port Neches, TX 77651
(409) 722-5924
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Annunciation Maternity Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
3610 Shell Rd
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Georgetown, TX 78628
(512) 644-9111
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Axtell/be Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1 Eagle Dr
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Eddy, TX 76524
(254) 859-5525
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-9
102 Genevieve St
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
30 Julian Bivins Blvd
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Boys Ranch, TX 79010
(806) 534-2361
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Brewer Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
906 Merida St
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 438-6825
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Devine Daep School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
205 W College
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Devine, TX 78016
(830) 851-0795
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3920 Stoney Brook Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 706-3729
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
F S Lara Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2901 E Travis St
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Laredo, TX 78043
(956) 273-7900
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Floresville Alternative Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7
335 Alternative Ln
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 393-5300
Floresville, TX 78114
(830) 393-5300
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
6944 S Sunbelt Dr
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
H S Ahead Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
5320 Yale
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 696-2643
Houston, TX 77091
(713) 696-2643
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-7
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Hidalgo County Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1711 N Bridge
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Weslaco, TX 78599
(956) 969-4908
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Hope Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
101 E Expy 83
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
La Joya, TX 78560
(956) 323-2900
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8
505 N Ridgeway Ste 100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Cleburne, TX 76031
(817) 202-1100
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Letot Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-11
10505 Denton Dr
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lone Star H S Central
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
116 Burleson Rd
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 297-5716
Mart, TX 76664
(254) 297-5716
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lone Star H S North
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
1379 Fm 678
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0701
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Lone Star H S West
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
600 Fm 3254
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Medlock Youth Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1508 E Langdon Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-9735
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-9735
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 715-0208
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 715-0208
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Mullin Oaks
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
800 Fm 3254
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Mullin, TX 76864
(855) 467-0030
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Pathfinder Camp
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
20800 Fm 150 W
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Driftwood, TX 78619
(512) 496-7955
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Pathways 3h Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
110 Youth Ranch Cir
Mountain Home, TX 78058
(512) 560-8132
Mountain Home, TX 78058
(512) 560-8132
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Ruth Jones Mcclendon Middle School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
3460 Ne Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
San Antonio, TX 78218
(210) 568-8800
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Santa Anna Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
701 Bowie St
Santa Anna, TX 76878
(325) 348-3137
Santa Anna, TX 76878
(325) 348-3137
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Settlement Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
1600 Payton Gin Rd
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78758
(512) 751-4534
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Trinity Charter Schools - Canyon Lake Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
650 Scarborough Rd
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(830) 964-4390
Canyon Lake, TX 78133
(830) 964-4390
Rank: #1 - 401. - 40.
Trinity Charter Schools - Lockhart Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
896 Robin Ranch Rd Bldg 9
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
Lockhart, TX 78644
(512) 432-1651
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Texas average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 56%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Texas?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Texas include Alter School, Annunciation Maternity Home and Axtell/be Daep.
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