Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middlesex County Youth Center
Compare
| Year |
# Students |
Full-time Teachers |
Student/Teacher ratio |
% Free/Discounted Lunch |
| 2008 |
54 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
| 2009 |
51 |
3.1 |
6.4 |
n/a |
| 2010 |
46 |
6.0 |
7.6 |
n/a |
| 2011 |
67 |
5.0 |
13.4 |
0 |
| 2013 |
45 |
n/a |
n/a |
93.3 |
| 2017 |
55 |
n/a |
n/a |
94.5 |
| 2018 |
50 |
n/a |
n/a |
94 |
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.
