Frontier Middle School vs. Francis Howell Middle School
Should you attend Frontier Middle School or Francis Howell Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Frontier Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Francis Howell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,243 students in grades 6-8, Frontier Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 799 students in grades 6-8, Francis Howell Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,243 students
799 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#428 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#68 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
66%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
413
262
Grade 7 Students
396
257
Grade 8 Students
434
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
74%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.37
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%