Enrollment
915
Maryland · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.5:1 Maryland avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 49.0% Maryland avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Frost Middle School compares with Maryland and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Frost Middle School
Robert Frost Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rockville, Maryland, enrolling 915 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Maryland average.
Enrollment of 915 puts it in the larger third of Maryland schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,382 Maryland schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 136 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maryland schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (41%) and White (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Rockville's middle schools, it stands alongside Julius West Middle (1,365 students): Robert Frost Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.3:1 vs 15.5:1).
Montgomery County Public Schools also operates Montgomery Blair High (3,266 students) and Walter Johnson High (3,016 students) alongside Robert Frost Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert Frost Middle School compares
Robert Frost Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $20,446
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montgomery County Public Schools, which includes Robert Frost Middle School.
$18,101
Per student
-11%
vs Maryland
Avg $20,446
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 23.7%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 3,266
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maryland, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~915 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Robert Frost Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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