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#732 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 41% in state

Robert Frost

Elementary School · Lawrence · Lawrence, MA

A Lawrence elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

33 Hamlet Street, Lawrence, MA 01843

  • Math 38% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • Reading 24% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile49th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$23,208
Chronic Absenteeism26.7%

Students at Robert Frost score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency24%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 31% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
20%
2023
Math
29%
ELA
22%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
20%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Robert Frost sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 45Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,440/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawrence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,163

Median home value

$393,700

Median rent

$1,703/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

35.9%

Poverty rate

14%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01843; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glcac Child Care CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.4 mi17Compare →
Emily G WetherbeeEnrollment path unverified5.1K–80.7 mi503Compare →
James F HennesseyEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–20.9 mi282Compare →
Lawrence Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privatePK–81.0 mi340Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lawrence

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#2 of 26
District spending per student
$23,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert Frost is listed in Lawrence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert Frost

Robert Frost is a public elementary school in Lawrence, MA, part of Lawrence, serving approximately 546 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #732 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert Frost

What grades does Robert Frost serve?

Robert Frost serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Robert Frost?

Robert Frost has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert Frost rank in MA?

Robert Frost ranks #732 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Robert Frost's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert Frost has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Robert Frost?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Frost has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Robert Frost a charter school?

No, Robert Frost is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert Frost a Title I school?

No, Robert Frost is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.7%
Area population (ZIP 01843)
28,444
Area average commute
23.9 min
Area median age
33.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01843; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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