Robert Frost Middle School vs Transit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 508 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Robert Frost Middle School
Deer Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
913 students
Transit Middle School
East Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
912 students
| Measure | Robert Frost Middle School Deer Park, New York | Transit Middle School East Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #229 of 785 | #47 of 785 |
| National rank | #3808 of 15,369 | #392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 913 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 913 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 79% |
| city | Deer Park | East Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Transit Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 67.9).
- •Transit Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 58%).
- •Transit Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 49%).
- •Transit Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 43.6%).
- •Robert Frost Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.8).
- •Robert Frost Middle School is the larger school with 913 students compared with 912.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Robert Frost Middle School better than Transit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Transit Middle School ranks higher (88.7 vs 67.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Robert Frost Middle School and Transit Middle School?
About 508 km in a straight line, between Deer Park and East Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Robert Frost Middle School: 913. Transit Middle School: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Robert Frost Middle School and Transit Middle School rank in New York?
Robert Frost Middle School is 229th of 785 and Transit Middle School is 47th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).