Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Tuscaloosa Middle School
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 1991 |
821 |
43.0 |
19.0 |
n/a |
| 1992 |
816 |
44.0 |
18.5 |
n/a |
| 1993 |
792 |
43.0 |
18.4 |
n/a |
| 1994 |
831 |
44.9 |
18.5 |
n/a |
| 1995 |
740 |
45.8 |
16.2 |
n/a |
| 1996 |
740 |
45.8 |
16.2 |
n/a |
| 1997 |
703 |
46.1 |
15.2 |
51.4 |
| 1998 |
670 |
45.9 |
14.6 |
51 |
| 1999 |
674 |
42.0 |
16.0 |
30.9 |
| 2000 |
736 |
45.0 |
16.4 |
40.6 |
| 2001 |
790 |
45.0 |
17.6 |
52.7 |
| 2002 |
908 |
50.0 |
18.2 |
47.1 |
| 2003 |
908 |
50.0 |
18.2 |
47.1 |
| 2004 |
962 |
54.0 |
17.8 |
50.1 |
| 2005 |
1015 |
56.0 |
18.1 |
49.5 |
| 2006 |
972 |
60.0 |
16.2 |
57 |
| 2007 |
928 |
56.0 |
16.6 |
56.1 |
| 2008 |
827 |
58.0 |
14.3 |
50.3 |
| 2010 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
| 2012 |
0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
n/a |
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.
