Serving 219 students in grades 6-8, Frontenac Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontenac Jr. High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Frontenac, KS, covering approximately 37.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontenac Jr. High School's student population of 219 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
'Learning is an extraordinary adventure!'
School Rankings
Frontenac Jr. High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontenac Jr. High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#483 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontenac Jr. High School's ranking?
Frontenac Jr. High School is ranked #483 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Frontenac Jr. High School?
219 students attend Frontenac Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Frontenac Jr. High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontenac Jr. High School?
Frontenac Jr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Frontenac Jr. High School offer ?
Frontenac Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontenac Jr. High School part of?
Frontenac Jr. High School is part of Frontenac School District.
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