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Frontier Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 978 students

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Posted August 19, 2008

I think Frontier is the best middle school in the evergreen school district because the teachers are awsome!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 5, 2006

I think Frontier is an excellent school. I was extremely impressed when my daughters facilitated their parent/teacher/student conferences, which made them accountable for their work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 6, 2004

Frontier School is a good school on most parts, except for the part of having a teacher who is verbally abusive to her students. Kids don't need to be verbally tormented by there teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2004

My son is an 8th grader and has done very well at this school. The extracurricular activities keep him interested and involved. The teachers are great to meet with and their expectations are high. I give 5 stars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 6, 2004

I've only been in this school for 1 year but I already love it! The teachers are great and I would highly recomend taking band! It is the best! Mr.Nelson and Mr.Mitchell are great teachers along with many others. I would recomend this school!
—Submitted by Noneya Beezwax, a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

322 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

322 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
66%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

337 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

338 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
65%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

334 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
68%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

318 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

318 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

318 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
55%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students55%
Female63%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian60%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic42%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income49%
Not low income61%
Special education11%
Not special education61%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students57%
Female72%
Male47%
Blackn/a
Asian75%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income50%
Not low income63%
Special education6%
Not special education64%
Limited English30%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students52%
Female51%
Male52%
Black27%
Asian65%
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White54%
Low income42%
Not low income60%
Special education5%
Not special education58%
Limited English13%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students60%
Female61%
Male59%
Black46%
Asian59%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White61%
Low income49%
Not low income68%
Special education15%
Not special education66%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students57%
Female74%
Male44%
Black64%
Asian71%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic55%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income51%
Not low income62%
Special education12%
Not special education64%
Limited English19%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Blackn/a
Asian57%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic54%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Low income61%
Not low income71%
Special education15%
Not special education72%
Limited English18%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female77%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian57%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic59%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White70%
Low income64%
Not low income71%
Special education9%
Not special education75%
Limited English9%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students78%
Female81%
Male75%
Blackn/a
Asian76%
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic56%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White81%
Low income70%
Not low income86%
Special education39%
Not special education83%
Limited English27%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
84%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Special educationn/a
Not special educationn/a
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low income100%
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 64%
Hispanic 11% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 9%
Black 3% 6%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A42%
Special education 11%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 5%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 16N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 12N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 81%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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7600 NE 166th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98682
Phone: (360) 604-3200

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