Frontier School Of Excellence-M

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Frontier School Of Excellence-M is a public charter middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 85 students. The school is part of the Frontier Schools district, which is ranked 211 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Frontier School Of Excellence-M consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools, with rankings ranging from 376 to 554 out of 459-587 schools over the past 8 years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 16.3% of 7th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 30.8% for the Frontier Schools district and 40.6% statewide. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.6% to 33.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Lincoln College Academy Middle, which is located just 4.22 miles away and ranked 46th out of 451 Missouri middle schools in 2023-2024, Frontier School Of Excellence-M performs significantly worse academically. The school's higher spending per student, ranging from $12,001 to $15,324 per student over the past few years, does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes, especially for specific student subgroups, such as African American and Hispanic students, whose performance on state assessments is also in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

5605 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110-2823

(816) 822-1331

District: Frontier Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
411^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,324

Student/teacher ratio: 7.1

Number of students: 85

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.1%

Hispanic:

40.0%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontier School Of Excellence-M ranks worse than 91.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.65. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier School Of Excellence-M is $15,324.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontier School Of Excellence-M:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier School Of Excellence-M 411^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Frontier School Of Excellence-M in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Frontier Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier Schools 211^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frontier School Of Excellence-M

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Rank History for all students at Frontier School Of Excellence-M

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	22.97	554^th	633	12.5%
2015	16.55	538^th	585	8.0%
2016	9.53	408^th	435	6.2%
2017	5.90	544^th	568	4.2%
2018	14.88	508^th	552	8.0%
2019	26.36	472^nd	587	19.6%
2021	10.23	418^th	454	7.9%
2022	17.65	385^th	459	16.1%
2023	21.54	376^th	459	18.1%
2024	12.65	411^th	451	8.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontier School Of Excellence-M

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	23.91	369^th	422	12.6%
2019	42.07	290^th	482	39.8%
2021	14.56	345^th	371	7.0%
2022	34.53	260^th	365	28.8%
2023	35.67	274^th	382	28.3%
2024	21.51	330^th	378	12.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Frontier School Of Excellence-M

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	45.63	69^th	135	48.9%
2022	30.02	108^th	148	27.0%
2023	39.77	90^th	153	41.2%
2024	32.96	98^th	144	31.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frontier School Of Excellence-M

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2019	21.52	111^th	130	14.6%
2021	24.97	60^th	67	10.4%
2022	45.69	36^th	78	53.8%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Frontier School Of Excellence-M

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	8	82	4	17	0	111
2013	3	67	2	15	0	87
2014	7	52	1	24	0	84
2015	11	43	0	40	0	94
2016	4	59	0	56	5	124
2017	7	54	0	67	0	128
2018	5	46	1	61	0	113
2019	4	45	1	49	0	99
2020	2	56	0	51	0	109
2021	4	58	1	49	0	112
2022	2	46	0	45	7	100
2023	1	46	0	34	4	85

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 Frontier School Of Excellence-M

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	111	8.9	12.4	97.3
2013	87	7.8	11.0	81.6
2014	84	9.1	9.2	89.3
2015	94	10.0	9.4	95.7
2016	124	10.0	12.4	91.9
2017	128	12.4	10.2	100
2018	113	13.1	8.5	100
2019	99	13.9	7.0	97
2020	109	12.1	8.9	97.2
2021	112	10.2	10.9	79.5
2022	100	9.4	10.5	97
2023	85	11.8	7.1	96.5

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 Frontier School Of Excellence-M

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	111	8.9	12.4	97.3
2013	87	7.8	11.0	81.6
2014	84	9.1	9.2	89.3
2015	94	10.0	9.4	95.7
2016	124	10.0	12.4	91.9
2017	128	12.4	10.2	100
2018	113	13.1	8.5	100
2019	99	13.9	7.0	97
2020	109	12.1	8.9	97.2
2021	112	10.2	10.9	79.5
2022	100	9.4	10.5	97
2023	85	11.8	7.1	96.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontier School Of Excellence-M

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$360 (2.5%)	$13,926 (97.5%)	$14,286
2020	$1,098 (7.4%)	$13,646 (92.6%)	$14,744
2021	$1,474 (12.3%)	$10,527 (87.7%)	$12,001
2022	$2,167 (14.1%)	$13,156 (85.9%)	$15,324

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontier School Of Excellence-M

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 472^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 376^th of 459 Middle schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Frontier School Of Excellence-M)	16.6	20.6	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Schools)	22.6	33.1	10.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Of Excellence-M)	27.7	15.1	12.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Schools)	28.6	29.9	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frontier School Of Excellence-M)	42.2	31	11.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Schools)	42.9	50.7	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Frontier School Of Excellence-M)	26.6	11.9	14.7%
8th Grade Science (Frontier Schools)	36.9	35.4	1.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Of Excellence-M)	26.6	18.4	8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Schools)	36.4	48.5	12.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	99	85	14.1%
African American	45	46	2.2%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	49	34	30.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	1	75%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97%	96.5%	0.5%

Schools Near Frontier School Of Excellence-M

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frontier School Of Excellence-M	Public, Charter	6-8	5605 Troost Ave.	Kansas City	64110	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	85	12	7.1	96.5%	1 (1.2%)	46 (54.1%)	34 (40.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	12.7	411^th of 451 public middle schools	8.9%		21.5	376^th of 459 public middle schools	18.1%	35			16.3	19.6		11.2			3.6	13.9		$15,324	$2,167	$13,157
Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	6401 Paseo Blvd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	Ewing Marion Kauffman School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-5660	566	50	11.2	73.7%	19 (3.4%)	453 (80.0%)	64 (11.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.4%)	70.2	114^th of 451 public middle schools	74.7%		62.8	151^st of 459 public middle schools	67.1%	37	27.3	51.6	52.3	67.5	23.1	32.3	26.1	25.7	36.5	64.0		$16,437	$2,515	$13,922
Brookside Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	1815 East 63rd Street	Kansas City	64130	Jackson County	Brookside Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 531-2192	229	24	9.7	98.7%	5 (2.2%)	200 (87.3%)	8 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	15 (6.6%)	20.2	372^nd of 451 public middle schools	17.5%		32.1	324^th of 459 public middle schools	29.4%	48		17.0	22.1	23.3		7.4		18.5	24.9			$15,582	$4,147	$11,434
University Academy-Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	6801 Holmes Rd	Kansas City	64131	Jackson County	University Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 412-9272	264	21	12.5	98.9%	6 (2.3%)	247 (93.6%)	8 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.5	264^th of 451 public middle schools	41.5%		45.5	256^th of 459 public middle schools	44.2%	8		20.7	9.6	54.3		40.6		25.2				$12,292	$2,184	$10,108
Hogan Preparatory Academy Middle	Public, Charter	7-8	6409 Agnes	Kansas City	64132	Jackson County	Hogan Preparatory Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 444-4479	188	12	15.6	98.4%	5 (2.7%)	167 (88.8%)	9 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2.2	451^st of 451 public middle schools	0.0%		2.1	459^th of 459 public middle schools	0.0%	8			1.6			4.1			4.6	1.4		$16,418	$6,372	$10,046
Allen Village Junior Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	706 W 42nd St.	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Allen Village	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 931-0177	105	8	13.0	90.5%	3 (2.9%)	30 (28.6%)	66 (62.9%)	4 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	24.2	354^th of 451 public middle schools	21.5%		42.7	269^th of 459 public middle schools	41.4%	85		22.7	27.4	13.2		23.8		9.8	30.4			$17,636	$1,984	$15,652
Academie Lafayette Armour IMS	Public, Charter	6-8	201 E Armour Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Academie Lafayette	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 800-8771	264	19	13.8	18.9%	170 (64.4%)	37 (14.0%)	19 (7.2%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.5%)	91.9	27^th of 451 public middle schools	94.0%		89.5	32^nd of 459 public middle schools	93.0%	5		68.7	45.8			74.6		64.2		86.6	92.0	$13,702	$516	$13,185
Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3435 Broadway Blvd	Kansas City	64111	Jackson County	Citizens Of The World Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 499-8000	141	9	15.0	57.4%	36 (25.5%)	58 (41.1%)	34 (24.1%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.1%)	18	388^th of 451 public middle schools	14.0%		23.3	367^th of 459 public middle schools	20.0%	21	26.5	12.0	13.9	16.7	30.5	25.0	30.6	28.0	11.2			$11,251	$981	$10,270
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	3611 East Linwood	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2100	428	32	13.5	99.3%	29 (6.8%)	333 (77.8%)	58 (13.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	4.6	445^th of 451 public middle schools	1.3%		4.6	452^nd of 459 public middle schools	1.5%	7			5.6	4.0		5.1			7.0	8.8		$17,165	$2,832	$14,334
Guadalupe Centers Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	2640 Belleview Street	Kansas City	64108	Jackson County	Guadalupe Centers Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 472-4120	344	32	10.7	95.3%	5 (1.5%)	6 (1.7%)	326 (94.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	8.8	427^th of 451 public middle schools	5.3%		18.2	391^st of 459 public middle schools	14.8%	36		11.7	14.3	13.4		9.8		6.3	13.3	12.6		$17,009	$2,059	$14,950

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What is the racial makeup of Frontier School Of Excellence-M?

Students at Frontier School Of Excellence-M are 54% African American, 40% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% White.

Is Frontier School Of Excellence-M a good school?

Frontier School Of Excellence-M ranks in the bottom 8.9% of Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend Frontier School Of Excellence-M?

In the 2022-23 school year, 85 students attended Frontier School Of Excellence-M.

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