Frontier School Of Innovation-M

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Frontier School Of Innovation-M ranks 208 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frontier School Of Innovation-M is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Kansas City, Missouri, with 310 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 Innovation-M has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates generally below the state averages, but the 8th grade performance is stronger than the Frontier Schools district average. The school has also demonstrated strong performance for certain student subgroups, ranking 11th out of 74 Missouri middle schools for Hispanic students and 4th out of 72 Missouri middle schools for English Language Learner students in Mathematics. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.1% to 29.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Frontier School Of Innovation-M's performance is mixed, outperforming some schools like Guadalupe Centers Middle and several schools in the Kansas City 33 district, but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Antioch Middle and Lincoln College Academy Middle. The school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio suggest a focus on smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, but the academic performance results indicate these resources may not be translating into consistently strong student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120-1302

(816) 822-1331

District: Frontier Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,513

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 302

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.5%

African American:

12.3%

White:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontier School Of Innovation-M ranks better than 53.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.7. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.5%), African American (12.3%), White (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontier School Of Innovation-M is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Frontier School Of Innovation-M employs 30.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontier School Of Innovation-M is $13,513.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontier School Of Innovation-M:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontier School Of Innovation-M 208^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Frontier School Of Innovation-M in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic 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 Innovation-M

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	34.38	482^nd	633	23.9%
2015	35.76	420^th	585	28.2%
2016	15.17	394^th	435	9.4%
2017	19.78	502^nd	568	11.6%
2018	21.16	471^st	552	14.7%
2019	32.00	432^nd	587	26.4%
2021	19.84	375^th	454	17.4%
2022	54.76	198^th	459	56.9%
2023	60.26	164^th	459	64.3%
2024	53.70	208^th	451	53.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Frontier School Of Innovation-M

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	84.85	3^rd	68	95.6%
2023	83.39	5^th	68	92.6%
2024	81.18	4^th	72	94.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	33.98	306^th	422	27.5%
2019	51.24	205^th	482	57.5%
2021	41.65	229^th	371	38.3%
2022	83.98	21^st	365	94.2%
2023	81.88	29^th	382	92.4%
2024	70.38	72^nd	378	81.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.86	15^th	129	88.4%
2019	88.84	7^th	149	95.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	24.99	82^nd	96	14.6%
2019	36.07	87^th	130	33.1%
2021	34.06	51^st	67	23.9%
2022	75.60	9^th	78	88.5%
2023	83.14	6^th	74	91.9%
2024	72.72	11^th	74	85.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 Innovation-M

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2012	19	18	3	99	0	139
2013	17	16	6	132	11	182
2014	22	20	7	149	0	198
2015	18	37	5	196	0	256
2016	23	50	4	235	5	317
2017	22	60	5	240	0	327
2018	20	49	2	240	0	311
2019	11	51	4	242	0	308
2020	15	42	4	245	0	306
2021	17	40	4	261	0	322
2022	22	38	4	248	0	312
2023	28	35	5	240	2	310
2024	28	37	6	228	3	302

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 Innovation-M

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	139	11.2	12.3	70.5
2013	182	13.7	13.2	87.4
2014	198	15.2	13.0	98
2015	256	20.0	12.8	96.1
2016	317	21.0	15.0	95
2017	327	25.7	12.6	100
2018	311	29.1	10.6	100
2019	308	32.6	9.4	99
2020	306	33.1	9.2	99
2021	322	27.0	11.9	81.1
2022	312	27.7	11.2	84.6
2023	310	29.3	10.5	74.5
2024	302	30.3	9.9	76.8

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 Innovation-M

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	139	11.2	12.3	70.5
2013	182	13.7	13.2	87.4
2014	198	15.2	13.0	98
2015	256	20.0	12.8	96.1
2016	317	21.0	15.0	95
2017	327	25.7	12.6	100
2018	311	29.1	10.6	100
2019	308	32.6	9.4	99
2020	306	33.1	9.2	99
2021	322	27.0	11.9	81.1
2022	312	27.7	11.2	84.6
2023	310	29.3	10.5	74.5
2024	302	30.3	9.9	76.8

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 Innovation-M

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$302 (2.1%)	$13,971 (97.9%)	$14,273
2020	$1,147 (8.3%)	$12,621 (91.7%)	$13,768
2021	$1,706 (14.3%)	$10,248 (85.7%)	$11,954
2022	$2,308 (17.1%)	$11,204 (82.9%)	$13,512

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 432^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 164^th of 459 Middle schools	37.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Frontier School Of Innovation-M)	24.2	35.5	11.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Schools)	24.3	36.2	11.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier School Of Innovation-M)	22.1	29.4	7.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Schools)	24.3	28.2	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frontier School Of Innovation-M)	24.8	37.3	12.5%
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 Innovation-M)	28.8	34.7	5.9%
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 Innovation-M)	43.2	58.9	15.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frontier Schools)	42.9	50.7	7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Frontier School Of Innovation-M)	41.7	45.1	3.4%
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 Innovation-M)	41.1	39.4	1.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontier Schools)	36.4	30.5	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.5	4.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	308	310	0.6%
African American	51	35	31.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	242	240	0.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	11	28	154.5%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99%	74.5%	24.5%

Schools Near Frontier School Of Innovation-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 Innovation-M	Public, Charter	6-8	1575 Universal Dr.	Kansas City	64120	Jackson County	Frontier Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 822-1331	302	30	9.9	76.8%	28 (9.3%)	37 (12.3%)	228 (75.5%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	53.7	208^th of 451 public middle schools	53.9%		60.3	164^th of 459 public middle schools	64.3%	44		31.4	35.8	69.5		35.4		27.8	23.8	52.1		$13,513	$2,308	$11,204
Northeast Middle School	Public	7-8	4904 Independence Avenue	Kansas City	64124	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-3400	557	44	12.7	100.0%	47 (8.4%)	228 (40.9%)	220 (39.5%)	45 (8.1%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	11 (2.0%)	4.7	444^th of 451 public middle schools	1.6%		5.2	447^th of 459 public middle schools	2.6%	3			6.2	3.2		6.1			6.6	9.2		$17,753	$2,921	$14,832
Eastgate 6th Grade Center	Public	6	4700 NE Parvin Rd	Kansas City	64117	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5270	639	51	12.6	72.5%	264 (41.3%)	140 (21.9%)	112 (17.5%)	33 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	73 (11.4%)								(n/a)		40.2						35.7				$12,395	$519	$11,876
Kansas City Girls Prep Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	5000 E.17th St.	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City Girls Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(816) 268-2573	135	22	6.1	100.0%	9 (6.7%)	91 (67.4%)	29 (21.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	1 (0.7%)	3 (2.2%)	22.7	361^st of 451 public middle schools	20.0%		22.4	372^nd of 459 public middle schools	19.0%	11	4.0	18.8	21.1	32.7	12.0	21.0	20.0	19.5	14.0	18.7		$26,025	$9,207	$16,819
Maple Park Middle	Public	7-8	5300 N Bennington	Kansas City	64119	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5280	602	57	10.5	66.8%	281 (46.7%)	129 (21.4%)	106 (17.6%)	10 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	72 (12.0%)	36.6	294^th of 451 public middle schools	34.8%		34.9	309^th of 459 public middle schools	32.7%	15			25.9	21.7		27.4			32.2	33.1		$13,771	$525	$13,247
Northgate Middle	Public	7-8	2117 NE 48th St	Kansas City	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5300	686	54	12.6	64.7%	259 (37.8%)	148 (21.6%)	123 (17.9%)	48 (7.0%)	4 (0.6%)	15 (2.2%)	89 (13.0%)	35.7	297^th of 451 public middle schools	34.1%		39	291^st of 459 public middle schools	36.6%	6			29.2	13.1		25.0			37.5	30.8	92.6	$13,335	$509	$12,826
Lincoln College Academy Middle	Public	6-8	2012 E 23rd Street	Kansas City	64127	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	No	(816) 418-1500	578	33	17.4	100.0%	168 (29.1%)	216 (37.4%)	138 (23.9%)	29 (5.0%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	19 (3.3%)	84.4	46^th of 451 public middle schools	89.8%		82.3	54^th of 459 public middle schools	88.2%	8		56.1	51.3			48.1		54.7	45.7	62.4	85.8	$15,385	$2,855	$12,530
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	3611 East Linwood	Kansas City	64128	Jackson County	Kansas City 33	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 418-2100	410	36	11.4	100.0%	21 (5.1%)	304 (74.1%)	65 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (1.0%)	11 (2.7%)	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
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle	Public	6-8	2800 S Hardy Ave	Independence	64052	Jackson County	Independence 30	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 521-5380	886	54	16.4	83.1%	362 (40.9%)	143 (16.1%)	311 (35.1%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	56 (6.3%)	22.4	362^nd of 451 public middle schools	19.7%		23.2	369^th of 459 public middle schools	19.6%	7		26.8	15.7	7.8		23.9		25.1	22.3	26.7		$10,704	$2,399	$8,305
Antioch Middle	Public	7-8	2100 NE 65th St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5260	869	60	14.4	48.4%	472 (54.3%)	117 (13.5%)	143 (16.5%)	25 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.0%)	94 (10.8%)	68.6	118^th of 451 public middle schools	73.8%		68.3	118^th of 459 public middle schools	74.3%				43.3	28.2		40.6			46.9	48.1	94.1	$12,684	$534	$12,149

Frequently Asked Questions about Frontier School Of Innovation-M

Is Frontier School Of Innovation-M a good school?

Frontier School Of Innovation-M ranks 208^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Frontier School Of Innovation-M are 75% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% White, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Frontier School Of Innovation-M?

In the 2023-24 school year, 302 students attended Frontier School Of Innovation-M.

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