Frontenac Jr. High vs Westside Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontenac Jr. High
Frontenac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
Westside Elem
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Frontenac Jr. High Frontenac, Kansas | Westside Elem Pittsburg, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 205 | #524 of 686 |
| National rank | #8543 of 15,369 | #37070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 219 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 219 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Frontenac | Pittsburg |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontenac Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 32.3).
- •Westside Elem does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Westside Elem does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Frontenac Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 70.1%).
- •Frontenac Jr. High does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 20.8).
- •Westside Elem is the larger school with 498 students compared with 219.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Frontenac Jr. High better than Westside Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Frontenac Jr. High ranks higher (45.8 vs 32.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Frontenac Jr. High and Westside Elem?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Frontenac and Pittsburg in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontenac Jr. High: 219. Westside Elem: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontenac Jr. High and Westside Elem rank in Kansas?
Frontenac Jr. High is 59th of 205 and Westside Elem is 524th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).