Enrollment
913
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deer Park, NY
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 360888004716
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 52
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 near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert Frost Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Deer Park, NY.
School address
District: Deer Park Union Free School District · New York
NCES ID 360888004716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
86.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert Frost Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert Frost Middle School
Robert Frost Middle School is a large middle school in Deer Park, New York, enrolling 913 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 90% of state schools at 913 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 386 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (33%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Deer Park Union Free School District also operates Deer Park High School (1,326 students) and John F Kennedy Intermediate School (882 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 22% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$29,061
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
White 24.2%
African American 20.9%
Asian 18.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.4, Robert Frost Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Park Union Free School District, which includes Robert Frost Middle School.
$29,061
Per student
+10%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+75%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.2%
State 30.6%
Federal 10.2%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Quincy Adams Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| May Moore Primary School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~913 students)
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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 913 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deer Park, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert Frost Middle School?
44.1% of students at Robert Frost Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert Frost Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert Frost Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 33.2% of enrollment, in Deer Park, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.4/100.
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 public schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert Frost Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Deer Park, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deer Park 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 near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 Deer Park Union Free School District?
Besides Robert Frost Middle School, Deer Park Union Free School District also operates Deer Park High School (1,326 students), John F Kennedy Intermediate School (882 students), and John Quincy Adams Primary School (468 students). See the Deer Park Union Free School District district page for the complete list.
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