Serving 1,692 students in grades 7-9, Frontier Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is equal to the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 1,692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frontier Middle School's student population of 1,692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
1,692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Frontier Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frontier Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frontier Middle School's ranking?
Frontier Middle School is ranked #420 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
1,692 students attend Frontier Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Frontier Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Frontier Middle School offer ?
Frontier Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Frontier Middle School part of?
Frontier Middle School is part of Alpine School District.
School Reviews
5 1/5/2021
Awesome school! I have skipped a grade so I am a little younger than the rest of the student body, but I love it! The electives are good (so far I have taken creative writing and foreign language) Middle school is an awesome experience for me and I look forward to everyday of it!!!
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