Summary:
Nelson Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Frisco, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,130 students. The school is part of the Frisco Independent School District, which is ranked 30th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nelson Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in Texas, ranking 25th out of 2,361 schools for the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Nelson Middle consistently outperforms the Frisco Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 93.85% of 7th-grade students at Nelson Middle were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 82.77% for the Frisco ISD and 52.08% for the state of Texas. The school also has a unique racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (68.14%) compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Nelson Middle excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for female students, Asian students, and gifted and talented students.
While Nelson Middle outperforms the Frisco ISD and the state of Texas in academic metrics, the nearby schools within the same district, such as Maus Middle, Wester Middle, Lawler Middle, Vandeventer Middle, and Roach Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with most of them ranking in the top 100-300 middle schools in Texas. Additionally, Nelson Middle has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 4.16% to 5.31% over the past three school years, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Frisco Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,162
Students who attend Nelson Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Nelson Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.1
Number of students: 1,130
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
68.1%
White:
18.8%
African American:
4.9%
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Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.5%
American Indian:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.2%
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