The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in Math. The lowest is 15% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Robert Frost Elementary
Robert Frost Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Pasco School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, located on the north side of the city. The school’s enrollment is substantial for an elementary building serving this grade band, and the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic. A very large share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a high-poverty context. Data on the share of students who are English learners or receive special education services was not available in the record reviewed.
State assessment results from the most recent testing year show that performance in reading and math is low relative to state averages. In third grade, about a third of students met the bar for English language arts, while the share dropped noticeably in fourth and fifth grades. In math, the pattern is similar, with a moderate share of third graders reaching proficiency and a substantial decline in upper grades. Science results for fifth graders were also low. Because this is the only year of data available, there is no multi-year trend to examine. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades places it in the bottom quartile when compared with other school districts in Franklin County. A parent would want to ask the school what supports are in place for students who are not yet meeting benchmarks, especially for those who enter below grade level.
No information on program offerings, such as enrichment, arts, or specialized academic tracks, was provided. The same is true for discipline data, staffing ratios, and attendance patterns; those are gaps a family would want to fill by contacting the school directly. Since the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report.
Pasco itself is one of the Tri-Cities, a fast-growing metropolitan area with a strong agricultural and industrial base. The city has seen rapid residential development concentrated in West Pasco, where new housing tracts and shopping centers have reshaped the landscape. The Pasco School District has been responding to this growth. Voters approved a large bond measure to build a third comprehensive high school, which opened recently, and the district has purchased land for a future elementary or middle school. The district also launched a digital learning academy and plans to open a career and college center, expanding options for secondary students. These moves signal a district actively managing enrollment pressure and adding capacity, particularly in the growing western part of the city.
For a family considering Robert Frost Elementary, the main takeaway is that this is a school serving a high-poverty, largely Hispanic student body in a rapidly growing district. Academic proficiency rates are low, and a parent should expect to investigate what interventions and acceleration opportunities are available. The community context is one of expansion: new schools are being built, and the district is adding programs. The school’s location in Pasco means access to the broader Tri-Cities amenities, but also a car-oriented environment. A family weighing this school would benefit from a direct conversation with the principal about instructional support, class size, and how the school addresses the needs of students who are not yet meeting grade-level standards.
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