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 1,240 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 39%). 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 820 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 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,240 students
820 students


% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
50 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#85 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
70%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
66%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
69%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
382
253
Grade 7 Students
427
274
Grade 8 Students
431
293
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%


% Hispanic
6%
3%


% Black
6%
5%


% White
78%
81%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%


Diversity Score
0.38
0.34


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
7%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

