Serving 383 students in grades 6, Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 17% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1243 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
44%
11%
White
33%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy's ranking?
Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy is ranked #1243 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy?
383 students attend Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy?
Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy offer ?
Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy part of?
Robert Frost Sixth-grade Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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