Approximately 55% of public middle school students in Texas 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 Texas is Alter School, Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center, and Academic Counseling And Transition Academy, among others each 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Academic Counseling And Transition Academy
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
915 Sheldon Rd
League City, TX 77573
(281) 452-8002
League City, TX 77573
(281) 452-8002
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Aldine J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Alter School
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
1373 Cr 2377
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Alba, TX 75410
(903) 768-2472
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-11
607 Sw 34th St
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210) 898-4200
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Barbara Culver Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-9
3800 N Lamesa Rd
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Midland, TX 79701
(432) 688-4540
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Bexar Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-10
102 Genevieve St
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
San Antonio, TX 78214
(210) 989-4300
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Blakemore Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 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 - 511. - 51.
Brazos County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1904 W Sh 21
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Bryan, TX 77803
(979) 361-1813
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Bryan/col
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-7
410 Bethel Ln
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 774-5032
Bryan, TX 77802
(979) 774-5032
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Cameron Co J J A E P
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-4629
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Cameron County Jjaep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-9
203 E Oleander
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
La Feria, TX 78559
(956) 797-8300
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Christus Santa Rosa
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-9
333 Santa Rosa N
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-2406
San Antonio, TX 78207
(210) 225-2406
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Comquest Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-12
207 N Peach St
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 516-0611
Tomball, TX 77375
(281) 516-0611
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 7% | 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 - 511. - 51.
Dallas Co School For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-12
1673 Terre Colony Dr
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 652-7113
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 652-7113
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Dallas County Juvenile Justice
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2600 Lone Star Dr Ste 5
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 689-4440
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Developmental Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-11
611 N Ross
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Mexia, TX 76667
(254) 562-4023
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Draw Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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 - 511. - 51.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
6901 Ave I
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1800
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1800
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
George Gervin Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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 - 511. - 51.
Harris Co School For Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8
1732 Katyland Dr
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Katy, TX 77492
(281) 237-6350
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Helping Hand
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 1-7
3805 Ave B
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 751-4534
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Ischool Virtual Academy Of Texas
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1800 Lakeway Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Lewisville, TX 75029
(888) 644-4789
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2600 Palo Blanco St
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Laredo, TX 78046
(956) 273-6100
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Juvenile Justice Aep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-10
1673 Terre Colony
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-5547
Dallas, TX 75212
(972) 925-5547
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
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: 7-12
10505 Denton Dr
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Dallas, TX 75220
(214) 956-2036
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Lone Star H S Southeast (Tjjd)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-12
1027 Pvt Rd 2261
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Giddings, TX 78942
(979) 542-4522
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Lone Star H S West (Tjjd)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-10
600 Fm 3254
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Brownwood, TX 76804
(325) 641-4245
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Lytle Daep
Alternative School
(Reading: ≥50%)
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
15437 Cottage St
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Lytle, TX 78052
(830) 709-5130
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Marlin Opportunity Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 3-12
678 Success Dr #b
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Medlock Youth Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1508 E Langdon Rd
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-9735
Dallas, TX 75241
(972) 225-9735
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Methodist Children's Home
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1111 Herring Ave
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Waco, TX 76708
(254) 498-8738
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 4-10
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
Nueces Co J J A E P
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-10
2505 Waldron Rd
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9205
Corpus Christi, TX 78418
(361) 694-9205
Rank: #1 - 511. - 51.
P A S S Learning Center
Alternative School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-11
1673 Terry Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
Dallas, TX 75212
(214) 637-6136
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 55%% for 2026.
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 Academic Counseling And Transition Academy, Aldine J J A E P and Alter School.
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