Top Rankings
Frontier Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,539 students in Frontier Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Frontier Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,539 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Frontier Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#412 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
69%
8%
% Black
22%
15%
% White
6%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,992 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,189 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,992
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,189
$13,908
Best Frontier Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frontier Schl Of Innovation-m
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1575 Universal Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Frontier Stem High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6455 E Commerce Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 241-6202
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #33.
Frontier School Of Innovation
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Corporate Dr.
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Kansas City, MO 64120
(816) 363-1907
Grades: PK-5
| 643 students
Rank: #44.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-m
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Troost Ave.
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 73 students
Rank: #55.
Frontier Schl Of Excellence-u
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5605 Troost Ave
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Kansas City, MO 64110
(816) 822-1331
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frontier Schools School District?
Frontier Schools School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,539 students.
What is the rank of Frontier Schools School District?
Frontier Schools School District is ranked #406 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frontier Schools School District?
69% of Frontier Schools School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frontier Schools School District?
Frontier Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Frontier Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,189 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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