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Frost Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 841 students

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3 stars

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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted April 26, 2013

We have been very happy at Frost. I have found my son's teachers very responsive to any questions or concerns. Whenever I email, I always get a response back within an hour or two. They are approachable and available whenever I need. They have always clarified any questions or concerns I may have. At this age, students are expected to become more responsible for themselves and I do not expect a phone call or email about every incident. He needs to start to handle some issues himself. Any problems of importance, I have been immediately notified.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2012

My primary concern is the safety of the children. Parents drop off their kids in the middle of the parking lot in the morning instead of dropping off along the building like they're supposed to. In the afternoon it's even worse!! Kids run across the parking lot to their parents' cars while parents are pulling out. Some not even paying attention because they're on their cell phone!! My daughter was almost run down by a self-distracted parent on her cell! I called the principle but that was useless. She made all kinds of excuses as to why the parking lot couldn't be monitored by a teacher or two. Even if the kids safety is a stake... I WILL be pulling my children out of the school district. The teachers are too concerned about their contract then kids safety...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 19, 2012

Frost is your average middle school. The teachers, or at least my son's, were friendly and showed no arrogance, contrary to other comments. The band group and orchestra program are both very talented, and are observed as some of the finest music programs in the state. Frost is also home to the only MACAT program, a set of advanced subjects for those who are academically talented. However, the principal can be strict at times, and this is most likely due to the diversity of personalities that end in conflict. So overall, Frost is a great school, and I will be saddened to leave.


Posted June 3, 2011

I would give it no stars- These people on here are way too kind. School is nothing special Many kids from surrounding citiie(S) go there, even though it is only suppose to be Livonia and parts of Westland. The parents of the kids mean well, I guess, but they have different ideas and morals on raising their children then LPS students are affected by others behavior. Principal is minimally involved in school and others do her work for her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2010

Frost is an excelent school, I've loved my two years here and a sad too leave. Most of the teachers are great, and their disiplin is good. I've had next to no bullying,but I'm in the MACAT program, so I am a little sheltered. Most of the people I know love the school, excpet those that are problem children.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 6, 2009

Staff has an overall attitude of arrogance. Communication between staff and parents is very poor. My son has received a good education but I will not be sorry to see him move on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2009

Good school. The teachers do a good job with the exeption of a few bad apples. Many different type students attend so the school has to be very strict.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 4, 2009

I am a student.I love it there and the teachers are excellent! the principals are great at what they do and the music department is the best in Michigan.I highly reccomend the school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 14, 2008

Frost is a great school and has great teachers and a principle and the after school athletics is great too!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 9, 2008

how can anyone rate this school so highly? Ive heard from parents ready to take their kids out fo this school.My son was attending and we got phone calls ALL THE TIME ABOUT STUPID LITTLE THINGS.The teashers should be removed.Ive also talked to may other parents who have been experiencing the same thing.If I still lived there I would be considering legal action against Livonia Public schools.I was told by a parent who happened to come into my place of business ...that the teachers consider the kids attending a bunch of spoiled brats.take some action people instead of sitting on your butts like a bunch of sheep.GET SOME NERVE BEFORE ITS TOO LATE!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2005

Music program is one of the best, while the sports is also good.
—Submitted by a student


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

371 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
63%

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

373 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
73%

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

372 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
55%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

373 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
59%

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

373 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
72%

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

376 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 71%
Black 12% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Christina Berry
Fax number
  • (734) 744-2672

Programs

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14041 Stark Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
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Phone: (734) 744-2670

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