Frontenac Junior High

Summary:

Frontenac Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Frontenac, Kansas, part of the Frontenac Public Schools district. With 219 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9, the school consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Frontenac Junior High's academic performance is particularly strong, with its ELA proficiency rate of 39.62% and Mathematics proficiency rate of 36.4% exceeding the state averages. The school also performs well for its low socioeconomic status students, ranking 23rd out of 296 Kansas middle schools in this category. However, the school's performance for its special education students is relatively lower, ranking 122nd out of 178 Kansas middle schools. Compared to nearby schools, Frontenac Junior High outperforms Southeast Middle School but lags behind the higher-performing Girard Middle School.

Frontenac Junior High's spending per student ($9,973 in 2018-2019) is higher than the nearby Girard Middle School ($9,095) and Pittsburg Middle School ($8,368), but lower than Southeast Middle School ($12,027). The school has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, suggesting a well-established educational program and effective teaching practices, though the needs of its special education students warrant further attention and improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 208 S. Cayuga
       Frontenac, KS  66763


(620) 232-6370

District: Frontenac Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
81st of 362 Kansas Middle Schools


Students who attend Frontenac Junior High usually attend:

High:    Frontenac Senior High School

Feeder schools for Frontenac Junior High:

Elementary:    Frank Layden Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  219

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.6%
Two or more races:
5.0%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.2% Help


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Compare Details Frontenac Junior High ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.75. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontenac Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontenac Junior High 81st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Frontenac Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Frontenac Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontenac Public Schools 58th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frontenac Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Frontenac Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 54.03 159th 307 48.2%
2010 56.10 155th 316 50.9%
2011 73.61 53rd 320 83.4%
2012 65.86 118th 342 65.5%
2013 56.46 188th 355 47.0%
2015 50.97 159th 368 56.8%
2016 55.28 126th 343 63.3%
2017 44.71 188th 358 47.5%
2018 44.20 186th 350 46.9%
2019 63.05 101st 368 72.6%
2021 50.31 155th 367 57.8%
2022 59.25 103rd 368 72.0%
2023 70.75 64th 362 82.3%
2024 67.75 81st 362 77.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frontenac Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.26 122nd 178 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontenac Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.79 142nd 255 44.3%
2019 49.11 125th 270 53.7%
2021 58.51 83rd 275 69.8%
2022 65.45 45th 270 83.3%
2023 72.42 38th 300 87.3%
2024 80.23 23rd 296 92.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Frontenac Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.42 176th 275 36.0%
2019 56.76 101st 294 65.6%
2021 50.49 129th 313 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Frontenac Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.98 109th 280 61.1%
2019 64.32 81st 301 73.1%
2021 49.28 138th 308 55.2%
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Rank History for White students at Frontenac Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.66 221st 333 33.6%
2019 56.42 116th 344 66.3%
2021 41.49 198th 349 43.3%
2022 51.76 133rd 349 61.9%
2023 63.11 91st 349 73.9%
2024 59.86 97th 347 72.0%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Frontenac Junior High Test Scores
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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frontenac Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 204 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2010 194 1 0 4 2 1 5 0 207
2011 205 0 0 5 1 1 9 0 221
2012 203 0 0 6 0 0 12 0 221
2013 190 0 0 5 1 0 15 0 211
2014 190 0 0 8 1 1 17 0 217
2015 196 0 0 9 3 1 14 0 223
2016 200 0 0 8 1 1 10 0 220
2017 198 0 2 7 2 1 9 0 219
2018 208 0 2 10 3 1 6 0 230
2019 203 1 3 10 3 1 7 0 228
2020 198 1 4 7 2 2 4 0 218
2021 201 0 4 5 1 1 8 0 220
2022 198 1 2 8 1 1 7 0 218
2023 194 0 1 10 1 2 11 0 219

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frontenac Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 208 15.1 13.8 32.2
2010 207 15.4 13.4 43
2011 221 14.4 15.3 45.2
2012 221 15.5 14.2 50.2
2013 211 15.3 13.7 44.5
2014 217 15.1 14.3 52.5
2015 223 15.0 14.8 52
2016 220 16.0 13.7 46.8
2017 219 14.6 15.0 44.7
2018 230 14.1 16.3 44.8
2019 228 15.3 14.9 44.7
2020 218 15.6 13.9 41.3
2021 220 15.5 14.1 37.7
2022 218 16.3 13.3 32.6
2023 219 15.7 13.9 34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frontenac Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 208 15.1 13.8 32.2
2010 207 15.4 13.4 43
2011 221 14.4 15.3 45.2
2012 221 15.5 14.2 50.2
2013 211 15.3 13.7 44.5
2014 217 15.1 14.3 52.5
2015 223 15.0 14.8 52
2016 220 16.0 13.7 46.8
2017 219 14.6 15.0 44.7
2018 230 14.1 16.3 44.8
2019 228 15.3 14.9 44.7
2020 218 15.6 13.9 41.3
2021 220 15.5 14.1 37.7
2022 218 16.3 13.3 32.6
2023 219 15.7 13.9 34.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontenac Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $604 (6.1%) $9,369 (93.9%) $9,973

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontenac Junior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 64th of 362 Middle schools
 9.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Junior High)5048.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)5048.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Junior High)35.939.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)35.939.1
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Junior High)41.641.1
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)41.641.1
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Junior High)35.934.2
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)35.934.2
 1.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Junior High)3127.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)3127.8
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Junior High)26.435.4
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)26.435.4
 9.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Frontenac Junior High)23.625.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Frontenac Public Schools)23.625.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students228219
 3.9%
African American10
 100%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1010
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White203194
 4.4%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%34.2%
 10.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Frontenac Junior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 219 students attended Frontenac Junior High.

Students at Frontenac Junior High are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Frontenac Junior High ranks 81st of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Frontenac Junior High usually go on to attend Frontenac Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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