Frontier Middle School vs Larson Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Middle School
Moses Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
Larson Heights Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
292 students
| Measure | Frontier Middle School Moses Lake, Washington | Larson Heights Elementary Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 363 | #1130 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9315 of 15,369 | #45105 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 690 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 22% |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 19.6).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 22%).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.7% vs 80.1%).
- •Larson Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 20.9).
- •Frontier Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 292.
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 Middle School better than Larson Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Middle School ranks higher (42.3 vs 19.6 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 Middle School and Larson Heights Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Middle School: 690. Larson Heights Elementary: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Middle School and Larson Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Frontier Middle School is 256th of 363 and Larson Heights Elementary is 1130th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).