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Frost Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 1083 students

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4 stars

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Posted Sunday, May 12, 2013

I went to Frost in 7th grade, and I personally think its a fantastic school! Its clean, the teachers are great, they have a nice range of electives, and for the time I was there, not once had I ever seen even a glance of bullying. I would say the average class size was 30-35 students per teacher, but the teachers still try to keep up good student relationships (and did a pretty good job of it). I was in the "GT program" or whatever they are calling it these days, and they were pretty strict about grades. Overall I love the school and only wish I could've stayed there longer!


Posted July 29, 2011

This school looks great, I may be relocating to this area and my daughter will be entering 4th grade. Can anyone tell me which elementary schools would transfer into Frost Middle School so that I situate myself in the right area for great education for my child? Thanks for your assistance!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 14, 2009

My twins have attended Frost for the last two years, and are now graduating to Woodson High School. Frost is an amazing place -- the highest quality teachers, very good physical facility, solid curriculum and even incorporates art, music and drama (no dance) into it's electives. The administration is super -- I can't say enough about this school -- am a bit afraid to move on because how can Woodson beat this?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

Frost is a totally great school with gt center! lots of cool programs such as game club. they have a wii!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2007

If you are moving to Northern Virginia and are looking for a great school. The seach stops here!!! Frost is fantastic. We are a military family and have been in and out of lots of schools and not one compares with Frost. Its the best. We are buying a house and staying here so our kids can stay in this school system. Frost feeds into Woodson High School which is supposed to be awsome too! I can't say enough about this school!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2006

My son attended Rober Frost Middle School from 2004-2006 and all I never had any real complaints. The teachers are very good with kids and understanding that sometimes family matters interfere with school. My husband and I lost a baby durring his school time and it was very difficult for us, but the staff was always there for us, the teachers more than willing to help after school and on the weekends. It truely is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

466 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

545 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

543 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

306 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

550 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students97%
Female students96%
Male students98%
Black students94%
Asian students95%
Hispanic89%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities99%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female students76%
Male students83%
Black studentsn/a
Asian students81%
Hispanic59%
White students81%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students98%
Female students98%
Male students98%
Black students100%
Asian students99%
Hispanic92%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities89%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students91%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant98%

English: Writing

All Students97%
Female students99%
Male students96%
Black students100%
Asian students99%
Hispanic88%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilities84%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English98%
Not migrant97%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female students86%
Male students87%
Black students69%
Asian students90%
Hispanic80%
White students88%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities61%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students88%
Proficient in English86%
Not migrant87%

Science

All Students99%
Female students98%
Male students100%
Black students100%
Asian students98%
Hispanic95%
White students99%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities93%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students95%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

392 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
99%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students99%
Female students100%
Male students99%
Black students91%
Asian students100%
Hispanic100%
White students100%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficient students100%
Proficient in English99%
Not migrant99%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 68% 57%
Asian/Pacific Islander 22% 6%
Hispanic 5% 9%
Black 4% 26%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 7%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4101 Pickett Rd
Fairfax, VA 22032
Phone: (703) 426-5700

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