Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southview Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2008 |
0 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
n/a |
2009 |
345 |
24.7 |
13.8 |
77.7 |
2010 |
327 |
29.5 |
11.0 |
80.2 |
2011 |
366 |
29.5 |
12.4 |
83.6 |
2012 |
433 |
32.5 |
13.3 |
84.8 |
2013 |
445 |
32.5 |
13.6 |
84 |
2014 |
442 |
27.0 |
16.3 |
83.5 |
2015 |
405 |
25.0 |
16.2 |
51.6 |
2016 |
358 |
24.0 |
14.9 |
50.3 |
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.