- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Frontier Middle School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 530522002625 · Moses Lake, WA Middle · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 16:1 · 60.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Moses Lake High School (1,856 students)
Frontier Middle School held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Frontier Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moses Lake Hig
Moses Lake High School
1,856 students
- Columbia Middl
Columbia Middle School
875 students
- This school 690
Frontier Middle School
690 students
- Park Orchard E 454
Park Orchard Elementary School
454 students
- Vicki I. Groff 413
Vicki I. Groff Elementary School
413 students
- Vanguard Acade 387
Vanguard Academy
387 students
What this shows Frontier Middle School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frontier Middle School compares
Frontier Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,536
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Moses Lake School District reports $17,536 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 758 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.