Frontier Middle School

517 WEST THIRD AVENUE
MOSES LAKE, WA 98837

690 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.

690

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frontier Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	357
Black	4
Asian	13
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

Hispanic
357 (51.7%)
White
287 (41.6%)
Two or More
27 (3.9%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)
Black
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
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 6 225

Grade 7 242

Grade 8 223