Approximately 47% of public middle school students in Louisiana are eligible for free lunch (2024).
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 Academic Recovery Ombudsman with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 89%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Louisiana (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Academic Recovery Ombudsman
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 2-12
401 North Holzman
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 347-9502
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 347-9502
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Amikids Caddo
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3860 Hutchinson
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-0730
Shreveport, LA 71109
(318) 636-0730
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
325 Main Street Hwy 507
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Bienville, LA 71008
(318) 385-7591
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
3613 Chitimacha Trail
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Jeanerette, LA 70544
(337) 923-9960
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Ebr Readiness Superintendent Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
2401 72nd Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
(225) 757-9679
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Johnny Gray Jones Youth Shelter & Detention Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
4815 Shed Road
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 747-1459
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Lafayette Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
9330 Forshey St
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 934-4683
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 934-4683
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3160 Power Center Parkway
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 475-7900
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
N. P. Moss Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
516 W Pinhook Rd
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 521-7590
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Natchitoches Parish Technical And Career Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-12
820 Koonce St.
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 357-9410
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Phoenix High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-12
12700 Hwy 23
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Braithwaite, LA 70040
(504) 595-6466
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
Renaissance Home For Youth
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1501 Vandenburg Dr.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 448-8592
Rank: #1 - 131. - 13.
South Plaquemines High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
34121 Highway 23
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Buras, LA 70041
(504) 595-6435
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Arise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
3819 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 615-6354
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Southside Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: 1-12
4701 South Grand St.
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 651-4841
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Central Louisiana Supports And Services Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
5400 Coliseum Blvd.
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Alexandria, LA 71306
(318) 487-5487
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Lincoln Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
407 Central Avenue
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Grambling, LA 71245
(318) 274-6153
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Pinecrest Supports & Services Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
5191 Pinecrest Dr. Opc/dental
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Pineville, LA 71361
(318) 487-5694
Rank: #1919.
Esperanza Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 96%
Grades: K-8
4407 S Carrollton Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
New Orleans, LA 70119
(504) 373-6272
Rank: #2020.
Lakeview Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 95%
Grades: 7-12
7305 Hwy 9
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Campti, LA 71411
(318) 476-3360
Rank: #2121.
Natchitoches Jr. High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 94%
Grades: 7-8
1621 Welch Street
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Natchitoches, LA 71457
(318) 238-0066
Rank: #2222.
Js Clark Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 93%
Grades: K-12
1517 Statesman Rd
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 212-3549
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Ferriday High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 8-12
801 E. E. Wallace Boulevard
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8626
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8626
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Ferriday Junior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 6-8
201 Martin Luther King
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-8695
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Grant Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 92%
Grades: 7-8
17773 Highway 167
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Dry Prong, LA 71423
(318) 899-5697
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 3-12
160 Kindergarten Road
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Ferriday, LA 71334
(318) 757-3941
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Griffin Middle School Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 91%
Grades: 6-8
1205 Gould Street
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Lake Providence, LA 71254
(318) 559-1395
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Christian Acres Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 6-12
200 Loop Road
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Tallulah, LA 71284
(318) 574-1563
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Louisiana School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: PK-12
2888 Brightside Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
(225) 757-3482
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Westbank Community School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 90%
Grades: 3-8
2590 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-4651
Marrero, LA 70072
(504) 371-4651
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Goldonna Elementary & Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: PK-8
248 Ash Street
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Goldonna, LA 71031
(318) 727-9449
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Kipp Leadership
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: K-8
2300 St. Claude Ave
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3359
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Northdale Superintendent's Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: K-12
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225) 272-2036
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
St. Helena College And Career Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: 7-12
14340 Highway 37
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Greensburg, LA 70441
(225) 222-4402
Rank: #31 - 3631. - 36.
Sherrouse School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 89%
Grades: K-12
300 Sherrouse Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 343-3258
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Louisiana?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Louisiana include Academic Recovery Ombudsman, Amikids Caddo and Bienville High School.
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