Pearson Middle

Pearson Middle in Frisco, TX, is a high-performing public school serving 1,032 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Frisco Independent School District (Isd), consistently ranking in the top 2% of Texas middle schools for nearly a decade.

Pearson Middle stands out for its exceptional academic outcomes, particularly in advanced mathematics. In the 2025-2026 school year, 97.35% of its students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam were proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03% and outperforming nearby schools like Hunt Middle (95.53%) and Clark Middle (94.55%). The school also excels with its Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide. However, performance for African American and Multi-racial students has shown volatility, dropping from the 95th to the 69th percentile and from the 90th to the 69th percentile, respectively, in the same year—an area worth monitoring. The school is also highly efficient, spending $8,965 per student, less than lower-ranked peers like Staley Middle ($13,635) and Cobb Middle ($9,699).

Geographically, Pearson Middle highlights stark differences in educational opportunity within the region. Located just 2.21 miles from Lowell H Strike Middle in the Little Elm Independent School District (Isd) and 2.94 miles from Lakeview Middle in the Lewisville Independent School District (Isd), Pearson’s 8th-grade reading proficiency (87.69%) dramatically surpasses Lakeview’s 49.12% and Lowell H Strike’s 66.79%. While Pearson’s statewide ranking dipped slightly to the 97th percentile in 2025-2026—its lowest in recent years—it remains an elite choice, ranking higher than nearby Frisco ISD schools like Pioneer Heritage Middle (80th) and Trent Middle (95th).