Students who receive a nutritious breakfast at school increase their math and reading scores, improve their memory and score higher on tests compared to students who skip breakfast or eat breakfast at home, sometimes hours before class and/or a test.
Right now, Pennsylvania ranks 34th on the Food Research & Action Center’s (FRAC) School Breakfast Scorecard, as only about 54% of children who qualify for free and reduced-price lunch are also participating in the School Breakfast Program.
