At a glance
Reported students
913
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
88.44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
882
Robert Frost Middle School: 913 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 922
- Teachers (FTE)
- 91.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Robert Frost Middle School
Robert Frost Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Deer Park. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Deer Park Union Free School District. NCES reports 913 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (33.2%) and White (24.2%). English learners represent 5.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Robert Frost Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 88.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.2%
- Hispanic33.2%
- Black20.9%
- Asian18%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Deer Park Union Free School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John F Kennedy Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
882 reported students
Deer Park High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,326 reported students
John Quincy Adams Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
468 reported students
May Moore Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
465 reported students
Public schools near Robert Frost Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton L Olive Middle School Middle · Wyandanch Union Free School District | 06–08 | 546 | 2.1 mi |
| Candlewood Middle School Middle · Half Hollow Hills Central School District | 06–08 | 706 | 2.5 mi |
| Robert Moses Middle School Middle · North Babylon Union Free School District | 06–08 | 1,022 | 2.7 mi |
| West Middle School Middle · Brentwood Union Free School District | 06–08 | 906 | 2.8 mi |
| West Hollow Middle School Middle · Half Hollow Hills Central School District | 06–08 | 968 | 3 mi |
| Udall Road Middle School Middle · West Islip Union Free School District | 06–08 | 438 | 3.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Robert Frost Middle School
What grades does Robert Frost Middle School serve?
Robert Frost Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Deer Park Union Free School District.
How many students attend Robert Frost Middle School?
Robert Frost Middle School reported 913 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 922 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Robert Frost Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 913 students and 88.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Robert Frost Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Robert Frost Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Deer Park Union Free School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Robert Frost Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Robert Frost Middle School in?
Robert Frost Middle School is part of Deer Park Union Free School District, based in Deer Park, NY, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Robert Frost Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Milton L Olive Middle School (2.1 mi), Candlewood Middle School (2.5 mi), Robert Moses Middle School (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.