McSpedden El vs Nelson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McSpedden El
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
773 students
Nelson Middle
Frisco · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,094 students
| Measure | McSpedden El Frisco, Texas | Nelson Middle Frisco, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #52 of 4,686 | #22 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #1069 of 50,301 | #494 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 773 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 773 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4% | 4.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| city | Frisco | Frisco |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McSpedden El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 87.7).
- •McSpedden El does better on math proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •McSpedden El does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •McSpedden El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4% vs 4.8%).
- •McSpedden El does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.3).
- •Nelson Middle is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 773.
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 McSpedden El better than Nelson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), McSpedden El ranks higher (88.8 vs 87.7 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 McSpedden El and Nelson Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Frisco and Frisco in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McSpedden El: 773. Nelson Middle: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McSpedden El and Nelson Middle rank in Texas?
McSpedden El is 52nd of 4,686 and Nelson Middle is 22nd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).