Frontier STEM High School vs Northeast Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier STEM High School
Kansas City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
401 students
Northeast Middle School
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
607 students
| Measure | Frontier STEM High School Kansas City, Missouri | Northeast Middle School Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 497 | #387 of 392 |
| National rank | #8762 of 16,910 | #14959 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 401 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 4% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier STEM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 11.5).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 4%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 8%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 100%).
- •Frontier STEM High School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.9).
- •Northeast Middle School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 401.
- •Frontier STEM High School is a charter school while Northeast Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Frontier STEM High School better than Northeast Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier STEM High School ranks higher (48.5 vs 11.5 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 Frontier STEM High School and Northeast Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier STEM High School: 401. Northeast Middle School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier STEM High School and Northeast Middle School rank in Missouri?
Frontier STEM High School is 275th of 497 and Northeast Middle School is 387th of 392 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).