Serving 104 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Frontier School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frontier School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Frontier School's student population of 104 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frontier School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#507 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
65%
10%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
15%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
58%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier School's ranking?
Frontier School is ranked #507 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Frontier School?
104 students attend Frontier School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Frontier School students are American Indian, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier School?
Frontier School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frontier School offer ?
Frontier School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Frontier School part of?
Frontier School is part of Frontier Elementary School District.
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