Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle School For The Arts
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
205 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2006 |
348 |
27.0 |
12.9 |
94.3 |
2007 |
450 |
32.5 |
13.8 |
96.9 |
2008 |
401 |
34.0 |
11.8 |
85.3 |
2009 |
357 |
35.0 |
10.2 |
89.9 |
2010 |
339 |
27.0 |
12.5 |
n/a |
2011 |
376 |
28.0 |
13.3 |
94.7 |
2012 |
342 |
29.0 |
11.7 |
74.9 |
2013 |
235 |
18.5 |
12.7 |
82.6 |
2014 |
97 |
11.0 |
8.8 |
80.4 |
Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.
About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.