Frontier Schools School District

6800 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120-1323
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,593 students in Frontier Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Frontier Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,593 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Frontier Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#519 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Frontier Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
14%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frontier Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frontier Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-74%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Frontier Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,106 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
8%
# Black Students
363 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
23%
15%
# White Students
92 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
6%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
35
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
95
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
108
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
110
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
152
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
113
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,416 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,708 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Frontier Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Frontier Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,416
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Frontier Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,708
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Frontier Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Frontier Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Frontier Schl Of Innovation-m
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Frontier School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #55.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5605 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Frontier Schools School District?
Frontier Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,593 students.
What is the rank of Frontier Schools School District?
Frontier Schools School District is ranked #522 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier Schools School District?
69% of Frontier Schools School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frontier Schools School District?
Frontier Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Frontier Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,708 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,593 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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