Serving 1,243 students in grades 6-8, Frontier Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,243 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontier Middle serves the southeast part of O'Fallon, MO, covering an area of approximately 11.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Frontier Middle School's student population of 1,243 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 68% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,243 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Frontier Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Middle School's ranking?
Frontier Middle School is ranked #428 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Frontier Middle School often compared to?
Frontier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Francis Howell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
1,243 students attend Frontier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Frontier Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier Middle School offer ?
Frontier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Middle School part of?
Frontier Middle School is part of Wentzville R-IV School District.
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