Serving 73 students in grades 6-8, Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m's student population of 73 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1799 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
40%
8%
Black
55%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m's ranking?
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m is ranked #1799 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m?
73 students attend Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m?
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m offer ?
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m part of?
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m is part of Frontier Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m located?
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m is located in the Eastern 49 63 neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Eastern 49 63.
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