Nelson Middle School
Tel:
(469)633-4100
- Nelson Middle School serves 638 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Nelson Middle School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 638 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
School Comparison
- Nelson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Nelson Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 94% | 78% |
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 72% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
| Asian | 38% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 43% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Frisco Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nelson Middle School is Independence High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roach Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Norris Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Frisco Norris Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 683 students
0.2 miles
10101 Shepton Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469)633-4075 0.2 K-5 683 - Frisco Independence High School Grades: 9-12 | 1825 students
0.3 miles
10555 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469)633-5400 0.3 9-12 1825 - Frisco Ashley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 638 students
0.9 miles
15601 Christopher Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469)633-3700 0.9 K-5 638 - Frisco Roach Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 777 students
0.9 miles
12499 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469)633-5000 0.9 6-8 777 - Frisco Heritage High School Grades: 9-12 | 2077 students
1.0 miles
14040 Eldorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469)633-5900 1.0 9-12 2077
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