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#776 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 43% in state
Frontier Regional
High School · Frontier · South Deerfield, MA
A high school in South Deerfield, MA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
113 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA 01373
- Math 42% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MA 46% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Frontier Regional score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 98 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Frontier Regional sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,578
Median home value
$387,500
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01373; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bement SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2 | K–9 | 4.5 mi | 196 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Frontier
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Frontier Regional is listed in Frontier; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frontier Regional
Frontier Regional is a public high school in South Deerfield, MA, part of Frontier, serving approximately 605 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #776 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Frontier Regional
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frontier Regional
What grades does Frontier Regional serve?
Frontier Regional serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Frontier Regional?
Frontier Regional has an enrollment of approximately 605 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Regional?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Regional is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frontier Regional rank in MA?
Frontier Regional ranks #776 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Frontier Regional's MySchoolScout rating?
Frontier Regional has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Frontier Regional?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frontier Regional has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frontier Regional a charter school?
No, Frontier Regional is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frontier Regional a Title I school?
No, Frontier Regional is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 605
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (413) 665-2118
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 01373)
- 4,784
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 53.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01373; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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