Discovery Ridge Elementary vs Frontier Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 473 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Ridge Elementary
O'fallon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
Frontier Middle
O'fallon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,243 students
| Measure | Discovery Ridge Elementary O'fallon, Missouri | Frontier Middle O'fallon, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #177 of 1,159 | #25 of 392 |
| National rank | #9244 of 50,301 | #2013 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 590 | 1,243 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 1,243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.6% | 11.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | O'fallon | O'fallon |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 73.0).
- •Frontier Middle does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Frontier Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Frontier Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.7% vs 13.6%).
- •Discovery Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Frontier Middle is the larger school with 1,243 students compared with 590.
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 Discovery Ridge Elementary better than Frontier Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Middle ranks higher (76.9 vs 73.0 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 Discovery Ridge Elementary and Frontier Middle?
About 473 m in a straight line, between O'fallon and O'fallon in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Ridge Elementary: 590. Frontier Middle: 1,243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Ridge Elementary and Frontier Middle rank in Missouri?
Discovery Ridge Elementary is 177th of 1,159 and Frontier Middle is 25th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).