Frontier Middle School is a public middle school located in Graham, Washington, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 647 students. It is part of the Bethel School District, which is ranked 141 out of 247 school districts in Washington and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Frontier Middle School has a higher percentage of White students (56.72%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Math, with proficiency rates of 48.07% in ELA and 34.62% in Math, compared to the state averages of 52.63% and 41.68%, respectively. However, the school performs relatively well for its Hispanic students, ranking 137 out of 344 Washington middle schools in 2023-2024, while its Asian and multi-racial students perform significantly worse.
Compared to nearby schools within the Bethel School District, Frontier Middle School's performance is generally in the middle range. For example, Spanaway Middle School and Cougar Mountain Middle School have higher overall academic performance, while Cedarcrest Middle School and Bethel Middle School have lower performance. Additionally, Frontier Middle School's performance for military-connected students is particularly low, ranking 26 out of 46 Washington middle schools in 2023-2024.
Bethel School District
Students at Frontier Middle School are 57% White, 17% Hispanic, 15% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.
In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Frontier Middle School.
Students who attend Frontier Middle School usually go on to attend Graham Kapowsin High School
Frontier Middle School ranks 284th of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.