Serving 172 students in grades 6-8, Frontier Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10-14% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10-14%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
21%
15%
Black
3%
1%
White
69%
76%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
172 students attend Frontier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Frontier Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frontier Middle School offer ?
Frontier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Frontier Middle School part of?
Frontier Middle School is part of Natrona County School District #1.
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