Frontier Schools School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Evaluating Frontier Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Frontier Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Frontier Schl of Innovation-m
Kansas City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frontier Stem High School
Kansas City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Frontier School of Innovation
Kansas City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#177 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,421
+$3,894 vs Missouri median
District size
1,539 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Frontier Schools ranks #177 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Frontier Schools's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Frontier Schl of Innovation-m (8.9/10), Frontier Stem High School (7.7/10), and Frontier School of Innovation (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Frontier Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frontier Schl of Innovation-m | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Frontier Stem High School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Frontier School of Innovation | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Frontier Schl of Excellence-u | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Frontier Schl of Excellence-m | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Frontier Schools
Frontier Schools is a Kansas City, Missouri school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,539 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. The district invests $16,421 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Frontier Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Frontier Schl of Innovation-m, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Frontier Schools students show an average math proficiency of 35.0% and ELA proficiency of 36.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Frontier Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Frontier Schools with test data.
Schools in Frontier Schools
5 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kansas City
- Total Enrollment
- 1,539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 161
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Frontier Schools?
Frontier Schools has 5 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Frontier Schools?
The average composite rating for Frontier Schools is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Frontier Schools?
Frontier Schools spends $16,421 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Frontier Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Frontier Schools is 9.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Frontier Schools?
Frontier Schl of Innovation-m is the highest-rated school in Frontier Schools with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Frontier Schools?
Across schools in Frontier Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Frontier Schools compare to other districts in Missouri?
Frontier Schools has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.6%
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- Jefferson City (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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