The top reported proficiency rate is 30% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Robert Frost Elementary
Robert Frost Elementary is a regular public school in New Carrollton serving kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Prince George's County Public Schools. The school sits in a planned residential suburb that developed in the mid-twentieth century, roughly ten miles east of Washington, D.C., with tree-lined streets and a mix of single-family and multi-family homes. The city is undergoing transit-oriented revitalization near its Metro station, and the daytime population swells considerably due to commuters and major government employers like the IRS and the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
The student body is diverse and largely low-income. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Hispanic students make up the largest share of enrollment, followed by Black students, with smaller populations of White, Asian, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. The school enrolls just under three hundred students across the elementary grades, with enrollment spread fairly evenly from kindergarten through fifth grade.
State testing results provide a clear picture of academic performance at Frost. In third grade math and English language arts, roughly a quarter of students scored proficient. Fourth grade showed a stronger result in English language arts, with over two-fifths of students reaching proficiency, though math remained at a lower share. Fifth grade performance dipped across both subjects, and science proficiency was particularly low, with a very small share of students meeting the standard. When looking across all tested grades and subjects, the overall proficiency rate falls below what many families would hope to see. A parent may want to ask the school about its strategies for improving academic outcomes and how it supports students who are not yet meeting benchmarks.
The district context matters here. Prince George's County Public Schools recently approved a budget increase that directed additional funding toward teacher salaries and student support services. The district also adopted a new evidence-based reading curriculum aligned with the science of reading, which affects how all elementary students across the district, including those at Frost, are taught to read. This is a lasting curriculum change. Additionally, a district-wide boundary review completed in 2024 proposed changes for the next school year, which could affect school assignments for families living in the attendance zone. Anyone considering a home in the area should confirm the current boundary and be aware that adjustments may be coming.
Frost is a neighborhood school without charter or magnet status, and no special designations like Title I were reported in the available data. Information on chronic absenteeism, discipline rates, staffing ratios, and the share of students receiving special education or English learner services was not available. These are meaningful gaps for understanding the full student experience. A parent considering the school would be wise to visit, ask about class sizes, and inquire directly about supports for students who need extra help.
The overall academic picture suggests a school community where many students face economic challenges and where proficiency rates on state assessments are low, particularly in math and science. The district's recent literacy initiative is a positive step, but its effects at Frost will take time to materialize. For a family weighing options, this is a school worth investigating closely, with direct conversations about instruction, intervention, and the school's plan for raising achievement.
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