Serving 690 students in grades 6-8, Frontier Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frontier Middle School serves the western part of Moses Lake, WA, covering an expansive attendance area of approximately 270.3 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 18.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Middle School's student population of 690 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frontier Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1803 out of 2088 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
53%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Spartans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Middle School's ranking?
Frontier Middle School is ranked #1803 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Frontier Middle School often compared to?
Frontier Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Columbia Middle School, Ephrata Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
690 students attend Frontier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Frontier Middle School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
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 Moses Lake School District.
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