Summary
Frost Middle School in Livonia, MI, serves 641 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the highly rated Livonia Public Schools School District, ranking in the top 10% of Michigan middle schools.
Frost is a consistently high-performing school, earning 4 or 5 stars from SchoolDigger year after year. In fact, it ranks in the 90th percentile statewide, and its students outperform both district and state averages in every subject. For example, 8th-grade social studies proficiency is 73.4% compared to the state's 50.3%, and 7th-grade English Language Arts proficiency is 52.4% versus the state's 38.4%. What truly sets Frost apart is its exceptional success with students from low socio-economic backgrounds—it ranks in the 93rd percentile for this group, a significant jump from the previous year. This suggests the school's strong results aren't limited to one demographic. Within the district, Frost is academically on par with Holmes Middle School but dramatically outperforms Emerson Middle School; for instance, in 8th-grade science, Frost's proficiency is 55.7% compared to Emerson's 33.6%. When compared to nearby districts, Frost is a clear leader over Clarenceville Middle School and Garden City Middle School, though East Middle School in Plymouth-Canton ranks even higher.
Despite these academic strengths, there are areas of concern. Chronic absenteeism is a persistent challenge, with 23.5% of students chronically absent—higher than the district average and a figure that has remained stubbornly above 23% for four years. Additionally, while Frost excels with many student groups, its performance with special education students is average (50th percentile), and there has been a notable decline in rankings for Hispanic students over the past three years. On a positive note, Frost spends a relatively high $18,868 per student, which may contribute to its success, especially with its low-income population. For parents, Frost offers a strong, stable academic environment with particular strengths in science and social studies, but it's worth asking about support for special education and attendance initiatives.
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