Excellent
#108 of 1,363 schools in MD
Top 8% in state
Robert Frost Middle School
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Rockville, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9201 Scott Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
- Math 57% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert Frost Middle School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 70% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Robert Frost Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockville), 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
$122,691
Median home value
$687,200
Median rent
$2,277/mo
College educated
67.1%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #41 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert Frost Middle School is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert Frost Middle School
Robert Frost Middle School is a public middle school in Rockville, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 958 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Frost Middle School
What grades does Robert Frost Middle School serve?
Robert Frost Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert Frost Middle School?
Robert Frost Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 958 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert Frost Middle School rank in MD?
Robert Frost Middle School ranks #108 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Robert Frost Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert Frost Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert Frost Middle School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Robert Frost Middle School a charter school?
No, Robert Frost Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert Frost Middle School a Title I school?
No, Robert Frost Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert Frost Middle School?
14.1% of students at Robert Frost Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 958
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (301) 279-3949
- Area population (ZIP 20850)
- 50,365
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
Official sources & links
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 MCAP · 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 MCAP · 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 20850; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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