Frontier Schools

The Frontier Schools district in Missouri consists of 5 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and African American students, and very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the Frontier Schools, Frontier School Of Innovation-M (middle school) stands out as the highest-performing, with strong math and English Language Arts proficiency rates that exceed the Frontier Schools and Missouri state averages. In contrast, Frontier School Of Excellence-U (high school) has the highest spending per student but the lowest statewide ranking and test scores among the Frontier high schools, suggesting that higher spending alone does not guarantee better academic outcomes.

Overall, the Frontier Schools face significant challenges in supporting the academic success of their predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population. While the district maintains relatively low student-teacher ratios, the schools as a whole are underperforming compared to the Missouri state averages, indicating a need for further analysis and potential interventions to improve outcomes for these students. The data highlights both the strengths and areas for improvement within the Frontier Schools district.