Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marked Tree Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2011 |
162 |
15.8 |
10.2 |
75.3 |
2012 |
167 |
18.8 |
8.8 |
80.8 |
2013 |
146 |
16.2 |
9.0 |
80.1 |
2014 |
126 |
13.2 |
9.5 |
81 |
2015 |
117 |
15.0 |
7.8 |
81.2 |
2016 |
76 |
12.0 |
6.3 |
80.3 |
2017 |
127 |
13.9 |
9.1 |
38.6 |
2018 |
125 |
12.0 |
10.3 |
46.4 |
2019 |
126 |
9.6 |
13.0 |
81.7 |
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.