Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Philadelphia Middle School
Compare
Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
2004 |
147 |
16.7 |
8.8 |
72.1 |
2005 |
164 |
12.1 |
13.6 |
77.4 |
2006 |
180 |
13.9 |
12.9 |
82.8 |
2007 |
201 |
13.7 |
14.7 |
69.2 |
2008 |
184 |
16.6 |
11.1 |
75.5 |
2009 |
179 |
14.9 |
12.0 |
84.9 |
2010 |
184 |
17.7 |
10.3 |
84.2 |
2011 |
179 |
12.8 |
13.9 |
82.7 |
2012 |
154 |
16.7 |
9.1 |
81.8 |
2013 |
167 |
13.7 |
12.1 |
85 |
2014 |
189 |
13.6 |
13.8 |
87.3 |
2015 |
134 |
13.0 |
10.3 |
84.3 |
2016 |
148 |
12.0 |
12.3 |
85.1 |
2017 |
152 |
9.7 |
15.5 |
98 |
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.