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Top Minnesota Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 37% of public middle school students in Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 622 Alternative Middle/high School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 97% 100% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%

Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Minnesota (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
622 Alternative Middle/high School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
917 New Chance
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1600 W Hwy 55
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 438-4980
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2727 Ferry St N
Anoka, MN 55303
(763) 506-3201
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Bemidji Middle Alp
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1910 Middle School Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3215
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Care & Treatment At Esc
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
334 16th St Se
Rochester, MN 55904
(507) 328-4541
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Central Freedom School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
110 Fulton St
Mankato, MN 56001
(507) 387-3047
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Epsilon
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
14300 Cty Rd 62
Minnetonka, MN 55345
(763) 205-7612
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Fergus Falls Elementary Sp Educational 5-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
518 Friberg Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 998-0935
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Isle Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
730 5th Ave S
Isle, MN 56342
(320) 676-3146
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Lake Benton Secondary
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
101 S Garfield St
Lake Benton, MN 56149
(507) 368-4241
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Lakeside Learning Center
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
502 Minnesota Ave Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3477
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Lismore Colony Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
80391 County Rd 60
Clinton, MN 56225
(320) 325-5282
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Mash-ka-wisen
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1150 Mission Rd
Carlton, MN 55718
(218) 384-4225
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Mora Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
118 9th St
Mora, MN 55051
(320) 679-6200
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
New Dominion Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1111 28th St Ne
Austin, MN 55912
(507) 434-8667
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Northern Lights Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
600 Bruce St
Crookston, MN 56716
(218) 470-8325
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Oshki Manidoo Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1741 15th St Nw
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-3478
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Positive Approach To Learning
Special Education School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
1200 North Park Street
Fairmont, MN 56031
(507) 238-1472
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Project Return
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2540 East County Road F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
23990 Hwy 1 E
Redlake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2701
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Rank: #1 - 231. - 23.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Midway Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
1091 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 642-0667
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Scitech Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 99%
Grades: K-8
100 West 66th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55423
(612) 800-2036
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Banaadir Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 7-12
1201 Bryant Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55411
(612) 326-7200
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Bdote Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
3216 E 29th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(612) 729-9266
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
15353 Silver Eagle Dr. Nw
Bena, MN 56626
(218) 665-3000
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
49 University Road
Cloquet, MN 55720
(218) 878-7242
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-8
12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Hga Junior High School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: 6-7
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Nay-ah-shing School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-12
43521 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359
(320) 532-4690
Rank: #26 - 3326. - 33.
Success Academy Saint Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 98%
Grades: K-7
809 12th St N
Saint Cloud, MN 56303
(612) 876-3050
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Aim Academy Of Science & Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 6-11
2831 12th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55407
(612) 452-2274
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Center School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 97%
Grades: 7-12
2421 Bloomington Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
(612) 721-1655
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Minnesota average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Minnesota average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 37%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Minnesota?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Minnesota include 622 Alternative Middle/high School, 917 New Chance and Anoka-hennepin Specialty Program.

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