Frontier Schools School District
School District · Kansas City, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
5
1 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,421
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#216 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,421
+$3,899 vs Missouri median
District size
1,539 students
Much larger than Missouri median
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 6.4/10, 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 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Frontier Schools students show an average math proficiency of 25.8% and ELA proficiency of 28.4%.
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 6.4/10. 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 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Frontier Schools?
Across schools in Frontier Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 28.4%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 28.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MO
Compare Frontier Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- St. Louis City (68)
- Springfield R-xii (57)
- Division of Youth Service (41)
- Columbia 93 (36)
- Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (35)
- North Kansas City 74 (34)
- Kansas City 33 (33)
- Hazelwood (32)
- Independence 30 (31)
- Rockwood R-vi (31)
- Lee's Summit R-vii (29)
- Parkway C-2 (29)
- Fort Zumwalt School District (27)
- St. Joseph (25)
- Ferguson-florissant R-ii (23)
- Francis Howell R-iii (23)
- Wentzville R-iv (22)
- Blue Springs R-iv (21)
- Department of Corrections (20)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (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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