Serving 1,067 students in grades 6-8, Frontier Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,067 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontier Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Hamburg school district, encompassing approximately 25.5 square miles. Most areas are within a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Middle School's student population of 1,067 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,067 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Frontier Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1313 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Middle School's ranking?
Frontier Middle School is ranked #1313 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Frontier Middle School often compared to?
Frontier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orchard Park Middle School, Hamburg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
1,067 students attend Frontier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Frontier Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frontier Middle School offer ?
Frontier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frontier Middle School part of?
Frontier Middle School is part of Frontier Central School District.
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