Approximately 43% of public middle school students in Ohio 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 Ohio is Akros Middle School with 100% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 100%
100%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in Ohio (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Akros Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
265 Park St
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 374-6704
Akron, OH 44304
(330) 374-6704
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Alfred Benesch
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
5393 Quincy Ave
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1300
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Alliance Academy Of Cincinnati
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
1712 Duck Creek Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 751-5555
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(513) 751-5555
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Alliance Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3205 S Union Ave
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 829-2254
Alliance, OH 44601
(330) 829-2254
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Andrew J Rickoff
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3500 E 147th St
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Cleveland, OH 44120
(216) 838-4150
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Anton Grdina
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-9
2955 E 71st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1150
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-1150
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Apex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
16005 Terrace Rd
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Cleveland, OH 44112
(216) 451-1725
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
707 Woodsdale Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2550
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Artemus Ward
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
4315 W 140th St
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6200
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 838-6200
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Benjamin Franklin
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1905 Spring Rd
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3150
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3150
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Bennett Venture Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
5130 Bennett Rd
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 269-2247
Toledo, OH 43612
(419) 269-2247
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Birmingham Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2222 Bakewell St
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7700
Toledo, OH 43605
(419) 671-7700
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Bolton
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
9803 Quebec Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-1200
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 838-1200
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Buckeye Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
2950 Parsons Ave
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5417
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5417
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2420 South Ave
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Toledo, OH 43609
(419) 671-2350
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Canton South Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
4404 Cleveland Ave S
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Canton, OH 44707
(330) 484-8015
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Carson School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-7
4323 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 363-9800
Cincinnati, OH 45205
(513) 363-9800
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Chaney Middle At Mcguffey
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
310 S Schenley Ave
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 744-7999
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
440 Shoup Mill Rd
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Dayton, OH 45415
(937) 542-5840
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Charles A Mooney School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3213 Montclair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3200
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3200
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Charles Dickens School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
13013 Corlett Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4200
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 838-4200
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Cleveland College Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
4906 Fleet Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-1347
Cleveland, OH 44105
(216) 341-1347
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Collinwood High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 8-12
15210 Saint Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 838-0500
Cleveland, OH 44110
(216) 838-0500
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Columbus Arts & Technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-12
2255 Kimberly Pkwy E
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Columbus, OH 43232
(614) 577-0900
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Boys
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3450 Medway Ave
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-6166
Columbus, OH 43213
(614) 365-6166
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Columbus City Preparatory School For Girls
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1390 Bryden Rd
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Columbus, OH 43205
(614) 365-6113
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Columbus Scioto 6-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
2951 S High St
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 365-5030
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Constellation Schools Madison Community Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
2015 W 95th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5212
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 651-5212
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Constellation Schools Stockyard Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 7-8
3200 W 65th St
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-5052
Cleveland, OH 44102
(216) 961-5052
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Constellation Schools Westside Community School Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: K-8
3727 Bosworth Rd
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Cleveland, OH 44111
(216) 688-1900
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Crestline High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 6-12
435 Oldfield Rd
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-3647
Crestline, OH 44827
(419) 683-3647
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Crooksville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
12400 Tunnel Hill Rd
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Crooksville, OH 43731
(740) 982-7010
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Denison
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
3799 W 33rd St
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3250
Cleveland, OH 44109
(216) 838-3250
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Dike School Of Arts
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: PK-8
2501 E 61st St
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Cleveland, OH 44104
(216) 838-9150
Rank: #1 - 1571. - 157.
Durling Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 100%
Grades: 5-8
100 N Ridge Rd W
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
Lorain, OH 44053
(440) 233-6869
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ohio average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The Ohio average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 43%% for 2025.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in Ohio?
The best top ranked public middle schools in Ohio include Akros Middle School, Alfred Benesch and Alliance Academy Of Cincinnati.
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