Nelson Middle School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(469) 633-4100
Nelson Middle School serves 767 students in grades 6-8.
Nelson Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Nelson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Nelson Middle School's student population of 767 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 767 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 52 teachers |
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School Comparison
Nelson Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Nelson Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #200 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 38% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 52% |
| Black | 11% | 13% |
| White | 38% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Frisco Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Frisco Norris Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 817 students10
0.2 miles
10101 Shepton Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4075 0.2 K-5 817 - Frisco Independence High School Math: 63% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 1,958 student10
0.3 miles
10555 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5400 0.3 9-12 1,958 - Frisco Ashley Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 658 students10
0.9 miles
15601 Christopher Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-3700 0.9 K-5 658 - Frisco Roach Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 855 students10
0.9 miles
12499 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5000 0.9 6-8 855 - Frisco Heritage High School Math: 68% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 2,188 students10
1.0 miles
14040 Eldorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5900 1 9-12 2,188
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