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Top Louisiana Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 61% of public middle school students in Louisiana are eligible for free lunch (2026).
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 Louisiana is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical and St. Helena College And Career Academy, each with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 91% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%

Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
1617 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
St. Helena College And Career Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
14340 Highway 37
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Rank: #33.
J. K. Haynes Teacher Prep And Leadership Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: PK-7
9147 Elm Grove Garden Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 248-6825
Rank: #44.
Stephensville Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: PK-8
3243 Highway 70
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 385-1366
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Chitimacha Tribal School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Travis Hill School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 3-12
1100 Milton Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 658-3400
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Dalton Elementary School A Redesign School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
3605 Ontario Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 357-0244
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Willow Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
1818 Northeast Evangeline Thro
Lafayette, LA 70501
(616) 954-6377
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Young Audiences At Crocker Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: PK-8
2301 Marengo Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 302-7149
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-8
3100 Jones Street
Alexandria, LA 71302
(318) 445-6241
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Central Southwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: K-12
1536 Bordelon Rd.
Bunkie, LA 71322
(318) 346-0120
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: PK-8
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Rank: #11 - 1411. - 14.
Tensas High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 6-12
720 Plank Road
Saint Joseph, LA 71366
(318) 766-3585
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Advantage Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: K-8
14740 Plank Road
Baker, LA 70714
(313) 534-8218
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Griffin Middle School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 6-8
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-8
122 Maryland Avenue
Alexandria, LA 71301
(318) 445-5343
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Amikids Caddo
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-8
1807 San Jacinto St
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 364-5287
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Crestworth Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: PK-8
10650 Avenue F
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 778-1317
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Linear/northside Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-8
1845 Linear St.
Shreveport, LA 71107
(318) 221-3896
Rank: #17 - 2117. - 21.
Madison Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: 6-8
1234 Madison High Drive
Tallulah, LA 71282
(318) 574-0933
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 359-2906
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Evangeline Reimagine Academy
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 6-8
210 West Cotton Street
Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-3387
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Fair Park Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 6-8
3222 Greenwood Road
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 635-8181
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Homer Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 5-8
612 Pelican Drive
Homer, LA 71040
(318) 927-2826
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Inspire Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-8
5454 North Foster Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
(225) 356-3936
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Mary Bethune Elementary Literature/technology
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
2401 Humanity Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
(504) 324-7076
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 4-12
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Renew Dolores T. Aaron Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: PK-8
10200 Curran Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70127
(504) 570-6354
Rank: #22 - 3022. - 30.
Ware Youth Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: K-12
3565 Highway 71
Coushatta, LA 71019
(318) 932-4411
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Amikids Acadiana
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-12
611 Celestine La Tortue Road
Branch, LA 70516
(337) 334-4838
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Benjamin Franklin Elem. Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: PK-8
1116 Jefferson Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 304-3932
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Carroll Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 7-8
2945 Renwick Street
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-1683
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Delhi Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
106 Toombs Street
Delhi, LA 71232
(318) 878-3748
Rank: #31 - 4431. - 44.
Einstein Charter Middle School At Sarah Towles Reed
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
5316 Michoud Blvd
New Orleans, LA 70129
(504) 503-0470
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