Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at MIT Academy
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2002 |
154 |
6.0 |
25.7 |
24.2 |
2003 |
154 |
6.0 |
25.7 |
24.2 |
2004 |
205 |
8.5 |
24.1 |
23 |
2005 |
269 |
9.0 |
29.9 |
26.9 |
2006 |
298 |
10.5 |
28.4 |
0 |
2007 |
355 |
14.0 |
25.4 |
26.2 |
2008 |
230 |
12.9 |
17.8 |
52.2 |
2009 |
216 |
10.0 |
19.6 |
53.2 |
2010 |
271 |
11.2 |
24.0 |
53.1 |
2011 |
340 |
n/a |
n/a |
48.8 |
2012 |
354 |
15.6 |
22.5 |
48 |
2013 |
359 |
17.3 |
20.6 |
54.9 |
2014 |
372 |
16.9 |
21.9 |
58.9 |
2015 |
379 |
16.0 |
23.6 |
55.9 |
2016 |
414 |
16.0 |
25.8 |
60.1 |
2017 |
470 |
19.9 |
23.5 |
51.7 |
2018 |
492 |
18.5 |
26.5 |
56.9 |
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.