Frontier Middle School vs Peninsula Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 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
Peninsula Elementary
Moses Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Frontier Middle School Moses Lake, Washington | Peninsula Elementary Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 363 | #817 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9315 of 15,369 | #28114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 690 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.7% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 44% |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peninsula Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 42.3).
- •Peninsula Elementary does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Peninsula Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 60.7%).
- •Peninsula Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.9).
- •Frontier Middle School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 383.
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 Peninsula Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peninsula Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 42.3 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 Frontier Middle School and Peninsula Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Middle School: 690. Peninsula Elementary: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Middle School and Peninsula Elementary rank in Washington?
Frontier Middle School is 256th of 363 and Peninsula Elementary is 817th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).