Frontenac Junior High

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Frontenac Junior High ranks 81 st of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Frontenac Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Frontenac, Kansas, part of the Frontenac Public Schools district. With 219 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9, the school consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency.

Frontenac Junior High's academic performance is particularly strong, with its ELA proficiency rate of 39.62% and Mathematics proficiency rate of 36.4% exceeding the state averages. The school also performs well for its low socioeconomic status students, ranking 23rd out of 296 Kansas middle schools in this category. However, the school's performance for its special education students is relatively lower, ranking 122nd out of 178 Kansas middle schools. Compared to nearby schools, Frontenac Junior High outperforms Southeast Middle School but lags behind the higher-performing Girard Middle School.

Frontenac Junior High's spending per student ($9,973 in 2018-2019) is higher than the nearby Girard Middle School ($9,095) and Pittsburg Middle School ($8,368), but lower than Southeast Middle School ($12,027). The school has maintained a consistent level of academic performance over the years, suggesting a well-established educational program and effective teaching practices, though the needs of its special education students warrant further attention and improvement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

208 S. Cayuga
Frontenac, KS 66763

(620) 232-6370

District: Frontenac Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,973

Students who attend Frontenac Junior High usually attend:

High:

Frontenac Senior High School

Feeder schools for Frontenac Junior High:

Elementary:

Frank Layden Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 223

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

4.5%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Frontenac Junior High ranks better than 77.6% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (4.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frontenac Junior High is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Frontenac Junior High employs 17.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frontenac Junior High is $9,973.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Frontenac Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontenac Junior High 81^st of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Frontenac Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Frontenac Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Frontenac Public Schools 58^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Frontenac Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Frontenac Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2009	54.03	159^th	307	48.2%
2010	56.10	155^th	316	50.9%
2011	73.61	53^rd	320	83.4%
2012	65.86	118^th	342	65.5%
2013	56.46	188^th	355	47.0%
2015	50.97	159^th	368	56.8%
2016	55.28	126^th	343	63.3%
2017	44.71	188^th	358	47.5%
2018	44.20	186^th	350	46.9%
2019	63.05	101^st	368	72.6%
2021	50.31	155^th	367	57.8%
2022	59.25	103^rd	368	72.0%
2023	70.75	64^th	362	82.3%
2024	67.75	81^st	362	77.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Frontenac Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.26	122^nd	178	31.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Frontenac Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	42.79	142^nd	255	44.3%
2019	49.11	125^th	270	53.7%
2021	58.51	83^rd	275	69.8%
2022	65.45	45^th	270	83.3%
2023	72.42	38^th	300	87.3%
2024	80.23	23^rd	296	92.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Frontenac Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	36.42	176^th	275	36.0%
2019	56.76	101^st	294	65.6%
2021	50.49	129^th	313	58.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Frontenac Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	52.98	109^th	280	61.1%
2019	64.32	81^st	301	73.1%
2021	49.28	138^th	308	55.2%

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Rank History for White students at Frontenac Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	35.66	221^st	333	33.6%
2019	56.42	116^th	344	66.3%
2021	41.49	198^th	349	43.3%
2022	51.76	133^rd	349	61.9%
2023	63.11	91^st	349	73.9%
2024	59.86	97^th	347	72.0%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Frontenac Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	204	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	208
2010	194	1	0	4	2	1	5	207
2011	205	0	0	5	1	1	9	221
2012	203	0	0	6	0	0	12	221
2013	190	0	0	5	1	0	15	211
2014	190	0	0	8	1	1	17	217
2015	196	0	0	9	3	1	14	223
2016	200	0	0	8	1	1	10	220
2017	198	0	2	7	2	1	9	219
2018	208	0	2	10	3	1	6	230
2019	203	1	3	10	3	1	7	228
2020	198	1	4	7	2	2	4	218
2021	201	0	4	5	1	1	8	220
2022	198	1	2	8	1	1	7	218
2023	194	0	1	10	1	2	11	219
2024	199	3	1	10	0	3	7	223

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frontenac Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	208	15.1	13.8	32.2
2010	207	15.4	13.4	43
2011	221	14.4	15.3	45.2
2012	221	15.5	14.2	50.2
2013	211	15.3	13.7	44.5
2014	217	15.1	14.3	52.5
2015	223	15.0	14.8	52
2016	220	16.0	13.7	46.8
2017	219	14.6	15.0	44.7
2018	230	14.1	16.3	44.8
2019	228	15.3	14.9	44.7
2020	218	15.6	13.9	41.3
2021	220	15.5	14.1	37.7
2022	218	16.3	13.3	32.6
2023	219	15.7	13.9	34.2
2024	223	17.2	12.9	38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Frontenac Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	208	15.1	13.8	32.2
2010	207	15.4	13.4	43
2011	221	14.4	15.3	45.2
2012	221	15.5	14.2	50.2
2013	211	15.3	13.7	44.5
2014	217	15.1	14.3	52.5
2015	223	15.0	14.8	52
2016	220	16.0	13.7	46.8
2017	219	14.6	15.0	44.7
2018	230	14.1	16.3	44.8
2019	228	15.3	14.9	44.7
2020	218	15.6	13.9	41.3
2021	220	15.5	14.1	37.7
2022	218	16.3	13.3	32.6
2023	219	15.7	13.9	34.2
2024	223	17.2	12.9	38.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frontenac Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$604 (6.1%)	$9,369 (93.9%)	$9,973

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Frontenac Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 101^st of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 64^th of 362 Middle schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Junior High)	50	48.4	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)	50	48.4	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Junior High)	35.9	39.1	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)	35.9	39.1	3.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Junior High)	41.6	41.1	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)	41.6	41.1	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Junior High)	35.9	34.2	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)	35.9	34.2	1.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Junior High)	31	27.8	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Frontenac Public Schools)	31	27.8	3.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Junior High)	26.4	35.4	9.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frontenac Public Schools)	26.4	35.4	9.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Frontenac Junior High)	23.6	25.3	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Frontenac Public Schools)	23.6	25.3	1.7%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	228	219	3.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	10	10
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	203	194	4.4%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	34.2%	10.5%

Schools Near Frontenac Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)					KAP Mathematics (2024)					KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Frontenac Junior High	Public	6-8	208 S. Cayuga	Frontenac	66763	Crawford County	Frontenac Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(620) 232-6370	223	17	12.9	38.1%	199 (89.2%)	3 (1.3%)	10 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	7 (3.1%)	67.7	81^st of 362 public middle schools	77.6%		70.7	64^th of 362 public middle schools	82.3%	17		42.9	38.1	37.7	39.6		32.5	34.9	41.6	36.4		19.5	19.5	$9,973	$604	$9,369
Pittsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	1310 N. Broadway	Pittsburg	66762	Crawford County	Pittsburg	No	No	No	No	(620) 235-3240	707	50	14.2	69.6%	424 (60.0%)	27 (3.8%)	154 (21.8%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (4.0%)	67 (9.5%)	51.1	149^th of 362 public middle schools	58.8%		49.3	152^nd of 362 public middle schools	58.0%	3		29.3	32.5	23.6	28.4		24.1	32.2	31.7	29.5		22.9	22.9	$8,368	$480	$7,888
Girard Middle	Public	6-8	415 North Summit	Girard	66743	Crawford County	Girard	No	No	No	No	(620) 724-4114	212	15	14.4	48.6%	191 (90.1%)	3 (1.4%)	6 (2.8%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	54.2	126^th of 362 public middle schools	65.2%		66.3	80^th of 362 public middle schools	77.9%	46		35.6	26.6	25.3	28.7		36.2	24.0	21.1	26.4		35.2	35.2	$9,095	$340	$8,755
Southeast Middle School	Public	5-8	206 W Magnolia	Cherokee	66724	Crawford County	Cherokee	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 457-8315	129	11	11.3	73.6%	115 (89.1%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.7%)	23.4	303^rd of 362 public middle schools	16.3%		13.4	342^nd of 362 public middle schools	5.5%	39	30.0	25.7	29.4	18.4	25.5	16.7	8.6	5.9	2.6	8.0	36.7	15.8	25.0	$12,027	$979	$11,048

Frequently Asked Questions about Frontenac Junior High

What is the racial makeup of Frontenac Junior High?

Students at Frontenac Junior High are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Frontenac Junior High a good school?

Frontenac Junior High ranks 81^st of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Frontenac Junior High attend?

Students who attend Frontenac Junior High usually go on to attend Frontenac Senior High School

What district is Frontenac Junior High in?

Frontenac Public Schools

How many students attend Frontenac Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 223 students attended Frontenac Junior High.

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