Frontier School District

113 North Main Street Office
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Frontier School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 605 students in Frontier School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public School in Frontier School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
1 School
1,837 Schools
# Students
605 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Frontier School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#178 out of 395 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
42%
48%
44%
55-59%
44%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
7%
25%
% Black
2%
10%
% White
80%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,058 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,969 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,058
$23,845
Spending / Student
$24,969
$24,602

Best Frontier School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier Regional
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
113 North Main Street
South Deerfield, MA 01373
(413) 665-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frontier School District?
Frontier School District manages 1 public schools serving 605 students.
What is the rank of Frontier School District?
Frontier School District is ranked #184 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier School District?
80% of Frontier School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frontier School District?
Frontier School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Frontier School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,969 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 07-12
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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