- Enrollment
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockville, MD
Robert Frost Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert Frost Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 240048001447
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert Frost Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Maryland schools.
- #2 of 6
- middle schools in Rockville · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Frost Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Rockville, MD.
School address
District: Montgomery County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240048001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Robert Frost Middle School held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 240048001447 · Rockville, MD Middle · MID · TRAD
915 enr · 16.3:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students)
Robert Frost Middle School held near 958 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.8 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Robert Frost Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Bla
Montgomery Blair High
3,266 students
- Walter Johnson
Walter Johnson High
3,016 students
- Wheaton High
Wheaton High
2,794 students
- Gaithersburg H
Gaithersburg High
2,441 students
- Seneca Valley
Seneca Valley High
2,409 students
- This school 915
Robert Frost Middle School
915 students
What this shows Robert Frost Middle School reports 915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert Frost Middle School compares
Robert Frost Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 76% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 915 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
915
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Maryland - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,456
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.4%
White 26.6%
African American 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Robert Frost Middle School is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery County Public Schools reports $19,456 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Robert Frost Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Blair High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gaithersburg High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seneca Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert Frost Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,794
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,441
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,409
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Rockville
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Julius West Middle
Standard public school
1,365 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Parkland Middle
Standard public school
1,185 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Tilden Middle
Standard public school
1,112 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Earle B. Wood Middle
Standard public school
1,019 students 14:1 students per teacher
Redland Middle
Standard public school
562 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~915 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Middle School
How many students attend Robert Frost Middle School?
Robert Frost Middle School has 915 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 968 (2022-23) → 958 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Frost Middle School?
12.0% of students at Robert Frost Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Frost Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Middle School is Asian at 41.4% of enrollment, in Rockville, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert Frost Middle School?
Robert Frost Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert Frost Middle School rank among middle schools in Rockville?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Middle School ranks #2 of 6 middle schools in Rockville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rockville on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Public Schools?
Besides Robert Frost Middle School, Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students), Walter Johnson High (3,016 students), and Wheaton High (2,794 students). See the Montgomery County Public Schools district page for the complete list.