Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at San Jose Community Middle
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2005 |
15 |
n/a |
n/a |
0 |
2006 |
12 |
7.0 |
1.7 |
75 |
2007 |
18 |
2.0 |
9.0 |
66.7 |
2008 |
23 |
1.0 |
23.0 |
56.5 |
2009 |
15 |
1.0 |
15.0 |
80 |
2010 |
11 |
2.0 |
5.5 |
72.7 |
2011 |
20 |
n/a |
n/a |
65 |
2012 |
21 |
3.2 |
6.5 |
n/a |
2013 |
15 |
2.1 |
6.9 |
73.3 |
2014 |
4 |
1.6 |
2.4 |
0 |
2015 |
7 |
0.0 |
n/a |
85.7 |
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.