Enrollment
690
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moses Lake, WA
Frontier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530522002625
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Moses Lake · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 60.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Moses Lake, WA.
School address
District: Moses Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530522002625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.3%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontier Middle School
Frontier Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Moses Lake, Washington, enrolling 690 students.
At 16:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Washington median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 60.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 317 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #198.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (42%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Moses Lake School District spends $15,641 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 30 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Moses Lake's middle schools, it stands alongside Endeavor Middle School (270 students): Frontier Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18:1).
Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students) and Columbia Middle School (875 students) alongside Frontier Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frontier Middle School compares
Frontier Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.3% | ▲ 34% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Washington - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,641
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 30 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
White 41.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Frontier Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moses Lake School District, which includes Frontier Middle School.
$15,641
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.8%
State 76.8%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Frontier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park Orchard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vicki I. Groff Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vanguard Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar middle schools in Moses Lake
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frontier Middle School
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moses Lake, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Middle School?
60.3% of students at Frontier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Moses Lake, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frontier Middle School rank among public schools in Moses Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Moses Lake, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moses Lake on the city page.
Is Frontier Middle School a good school?
Frontier Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Moses Lake School District?
Besides Frontier Middle School, Moses Lake School District also operates Moses Lake High School (1,856 students), Columbia Middle School (875 students), and Park Orchard Elementary School (454 students). See the Moses Lake School District district page for the complete list.
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