Frontier Middle School

517 WEST THIRD AVENUE
MOSES LAKE, WA 98837

758 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Frontier Middle School is a public school located in Moses Lake, Washington, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Moses Lake School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is situated on West Third Avenue and serves as a central hub for early adolescent education in the community, focusing on both academic development and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education. Beyond its core curriculum, Frontier Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and leadership. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, parents, and students, the school strives to create a supportive community that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility.

758

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	417
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	39
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
417 (55.0 %)
White
290 (38.3 %)
Two or More
39 (5.1 %)
Black
5 (0.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Moses Lake School District
Phone:	(509)766-2662
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 255

Grade 7 251

Grade 8 252