Robert Frost

33 Hamlet Street
Lawrence, MA 01843
Rating
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Robert Frost serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Robert Frost placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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Robert Frost ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Robert Frost's student population of 537 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Robert Frost is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Robert Frost is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
86%
22%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
7%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert Frost's ranking?
Robert Frost is ranked #1423 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Robert Frost?
537 students attend Robert Frost.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Robert Frost students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Frost?
Robert Frost has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Robert Frost offer ?
Robert Frost offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Frost part of?
Robert Frost is part of Lawrence School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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