Nelson J H
#739 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#7552 of 15,369 nationally
About Nelson J H
Nelson J H is a public middle located in Katy, in the Katy ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 904 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 739th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 904.
There are 88 schools in Katy; Nelson J H ranks 63rd of 87 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nelson J H by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Nelson J H
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Freeman H S
Katy · Public other · Grades 9–10
778 students · 213 m away
David & Terri Youngblood El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,186 students · 421 m away
McElwain El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,039 students · 4.5 km away
Harmony School of Excellence - Katy
Katy · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,123 students · 5.3 km away
Paetow H S
Katy · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,447 students · 6.4 km away
Russell & Cindi Faldyn El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,263 students · 6.5 km away
Haskett J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,208 students · 6.5 km away
Richard T McReavy El
Cypress · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students · 6.6 km away
Stockdick J H
Katy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,103 students · 6.7 km away
Bethke El
Katy · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
964 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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904 students
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903 students
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903 students
River Valley Middle
McGregor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
902 students
Seabrook Int
Seabrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Lubbock-Cooper Middle
Lubbock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson J H a good school?
Nelson J H has a Success Index (US) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #739 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nelson J H rank in Texas?
Nelson J H ranks #739 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #7552 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson J H?
Nelson J H had 904 students in 2025.
Is Nelson J H a elementary school or a high school?
Nelson J H is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nelson J H?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson J H; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.