#22 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#494 of 15,369 nationally
About Nelson Middle
Nelson Middle is a public middle located in Frisco, in the Frisco ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,094 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 22nd of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,094.
There are 69 schools in Frisco; Nelson Middle ranks 10th of 67 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)4.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.3
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 Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nelson Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Norris El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
606 students · 349 m away
Independence H S
Frisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,698 students · 477 m away
Ashley El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students · 1.5 km away
Liscano El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
654 students · 1.6 km away
Heritage H S
Frisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,996 students · 1.7 km away
McSpedden El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
773 students · 2.2 km away
Ogle El
McKinney · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
531 students · 2.2 km away
Roach Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students · 2.3 km away
Liberty H S
Frisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,798 students · 2.5 km away
Maus Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
830 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Hobby Middle
San Antonio · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,094 students
E F Green Junior School
Baytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,095 students
Revere Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,095 students
Ab Harrison Int
Wylie · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,093 students
Stevenson Middle
Houston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,096 students
Smith Middle
Cypress · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,091 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nelson Middle a good school?
Nelson Middle has a Success Index (US) of 87.7 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #22 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 Middle rank in Texas?
Nelson Middle ranks #22 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #494 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nelson Middle?
Nelson Middle had 1,094 students in 2025.
Is Nelson Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Nelson Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nelson Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nelson Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.