Ashley El vs Nelson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashley El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
572 students
Nelson Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,094 students
| Measure | Ashley El Frisco, Texas | Nelson Middle Frisco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #175 of 4,686 | #22 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #2927 of 50,301 | #494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 572 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| city | Frisco | Frisco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 83.9).
- •Nelson Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Nelson Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Nelson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.8% vs 10.8%).
- •Ashley El does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Nelson Middle is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 572.
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 Ashley El better than Nelson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Middle ranks higher (87.7 vs 83.9 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 Ashley El and Nelson Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Frisco and Frisco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashley El: 572. Nelson Middle: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashley El and Nelson Middle rank in Texas?
Ashley El is 175th of 4,686 and Nelson Middle is 22nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).