Is Nelson Middle a good school?

Yes! Nelson Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 17 th of 2330 Texas middle schools.

How many students attend Nelson Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,130 students attended Nelson Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Nelson Middle?

Students at Nelson Middle are 68% Asian, 19% White, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Nelson Middle attend?

Students who attend Nelson Middle usually go on to attend Independence High School

Nelson Middle

Public 6-8

10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035

(469) 633-4100

District: Frisco Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
17^th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,162

Students who attend Nelson Middle usually attend:

High:

Independence High School

Feeder schools for Nelson Middle:

Elementary:	Ashley Elementary
	Liscano Elementary
	Norris Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,130

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

68.1%

White:

18.8%

African American:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nelson Middle ranks better than 99.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 3^rd among 17 ranked middle schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.56. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Nelson Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Asian (68.1%), White (18.8%), African American (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nelson Middle is 17.1, which is the highest among 17 middle schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Nelson Middle employs 65.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nelson Middle is $8,162, which is the lowest among 17 middle schools in the Frisco Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Nelson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Nelson Middle 17^th of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Nelson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Frisco Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Frisco Independent School District (Isd) 41^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	97.02	38^th	2193	98.3%
2021	98.24	21^st	2252	99.1%
2022	98.44	17^th	2254	99.2%
2023	98.56	17^th	2330	99.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	75.55	118^th	720	83.6%
2019	79.71	102^nd	753	86.5%
2021	90.38	33^rd	743	95.6%
2022	89.63	40^th	813	95.1%
2023	86.91	58^th	817	92.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	66.63	276^th	1592	82.7%
2022	83.96	119^th	1643	92.8%
2023	96.66	30^th	1720	98.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.72	18^th	1597	98.9%
2019	82.12	109^th	1626	93.3%
2021	92.36	35^th	1712	98.0%
2022	91.04	56^th	1757	96.8%
2023	90.84	62^nd	1815	96.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.62	366^th	2039	82.1%
2019	70.19	379^th	2073	81.7%
2021	73.34	322^nd	2172	85.2%
2022	82.17	190^th	2220	91.4%
2023	88.99	103^rd	2251	95.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.37	39^th	2008	98.1%
2019	97.13	29^th	2047	98.6%
2021	98.09	20^th	2151	99.1%
2022	98.50	10^th	2221	99.5%
2023	98.39	11^th	2241	99.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.55	48^th	1430	96.6%
2019	81.38	37^th	1446	97.4%
2021	85.89	15^th	1501	99.0%
2022	82.82	32^nd	1488	97.8%
2023	79.16	98^th	1481	93.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.60	214^th	2008	89.3%
2019	72.99	285^th	2058	86.2%
2021	84.11	117^th	2118	94.5%
2022	91.34	72^nd	2182	96.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	97.19	35^th	2030	98.3%
2019	96.27	49^th	2069	97.6%
2021	98.17	21^st	2168	99.0%
2022	97.80	24^th	2228	98.9%
2023	98.20	18^th	2245	99.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	82.69	53^rd	587	91.0%
2019	83.44	45^th	594	92.4%
2021	87.50	28^th	589	95.2%
2022	85.66	27^th	606	95.5%
2023	85.60	25^th	616	95.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	83.48	113^th	1167	90.3%
2019	77.22	180^th	1193	84.9%
2021	85.79	90^th	1213	92.6%
2022	83.89	111^th	1251	91.1%
2023	89.32	75^th	1273	94.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	96.34	43^rd	1895	97.7%
2019	93.83	63^rd	1935	96.7%
2021	89.38	107^th	2043	94.8%
2022	95.19	48^th	2077	97.7%
2023	97.33	31^st	2116	98.5%

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Rank History for White students at Nelson Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.13	110^th	1673	93.4%
2019	86.27	149^th	1684	91.2%
2021	85.40	122^nd	1700	92.8%
2022	83.01	163^rd	1723	90.5%
2023	88.74	83^rd	1749	95.3%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	270	61	238	45	4	1	19	638
2018	295	82	295	65	5	1	24	767
2019	259	68	362	65	7	2	25	788
2020	243	80	508	54	12	2	35	934
2021	232	82	605	51	11	2	33	1016
2022	222	65	742	59	10	0	28	1126
2023	212	55	770	52	12	1	28	1130

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nelson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	638	47.3	13.4	5.6
2018	767	51.7	14.8	6.9
2019	788	52.9	14.8	4.8
2020	934	57.3	16.2	5.5
2021	1016	61.4	16.5	5.3
2022	1126	62.9	17.8	4.8
2023	1130	65.9	17.1	4.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nelson Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	638	47.3	13.4	5.6
2018	767	51.7	14.8	6.9
2019	788	52.9	14.8	4.8
2020	934	57.3	16.2	5.5
2021	1016	61.4	16.5	5.3
2022	1126	62.9	17.8	4.8
2023	1130	65.9	17.1	4.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nelson Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$512 (6.2%)	$7,766 (93.8%)	$8,279
2020	$459 (5.8%)	$7,505 (94.2%)	$7,964
2021	$378 (4.6%)	$7,784 (95.4%)	$8,162

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nelson Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 17^th of 2330 Middle schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Nelson Middle)	70	91	21%
6th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	63	80	17%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Middle)	80	90	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	76	68	8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (Nelson Middle)	83	90	7%
7th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	75	83	8%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Middle)	84	88	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	78	75	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (Nelson Middle)	84	94	10%
8th Grade Reading (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	81	86	5%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nelson Middle)	74	81	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	79	63	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (Nelson Middle)	84	88	4%
8th Grade Science (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	80	77	3%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Nelson Middle)	67	83	16%
8th Grade Social Studies (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	63	61	2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Nelson Middle)	100	98	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Frisco Independent School District (Isd))	86	71	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	788	1130	43.4%
African American	68	55	19.1%
American Indian	7	12	71.4%
Asian	362	770	112.7%
Hispanic	65	52	20%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	259	212	18.1%
Two or More Races	25	28	12%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.8%	4.2%	0.7%

Schools Near Nelson Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2023)	STAAR EOC Biology (2023)	STAAR Reading (2023)			STAAR Mathematics (2023)			STAAR Science (2023)	STAAR Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nelson Middle	Public	6-8	10100 Independence Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-4100	1,130	66	17.1	4.2%	212 (18.8%)	55 (4.9%)	52 (4.6%)	770 (68.1%)	12 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.5%)	98.6	17^th of 2330 public middle schools	99.3%		98.4	17^th of 2254 public middle schools	99.2%		98.0		91.0	90.0	94.0	90.0	88.0	81.0	88.0	83.0	$8,162	$378	$7,784
Roach Middle	Public	6-8	12499 Independence Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-5000	928	63	14.7	15.4%	280 (30.2%)	124 (13.4%)	109 (11.7%)	351 (37.8%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	53 (5.7%)	91.8	116^th of 2330 public middle schools	95.0%		92.7	100^th of 2254 public middle schools	95.6%	16	100.0		83.0	79.0	87.0	67.0	72.0	55.0	65.0	60.0	$9,044	$378	$8,666
Maus Middle	Public	6-8	12175 Coit Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-5250	939	63	14.8	14.9%	243 (25.9%)	136 (14.5%)	78 (8.3%)	425 (45.3%)	14 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.6%)	95.4	63^rd of 2330 public middle schools	97.3%		94.4	82^nd of 2254 public middle schools	96.4%	19	97.0		78.0	83.0	88.0	77.0	74.0	73.0	74.0	68.0	$9,121	$538	$8,583
Wester Middle	Public	6-8	12293 Shepherds Hill Ln	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-4800	843	64	13.2	13.8%	329 (39.0%)	77 (9.1%)	110 (13.0%)	279 (33.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (5.5%)	96.7	45^th of 2330 public middle schools	98.1%		94.6	76^th of 2254 public middle schools	96.6%	31	100.0		84.0	87.0	89.0	78.0	80.0	75.0	79.0	68.0	$10,395	$378	$10,017
Lawler Middle	Public	6-8	12921 Rolater Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-4150	1,026	61	16.7	2.4%	104 (10.1%)	37 (3.6%)	35 (3.4%)	819 (79.8%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (2.4%)	99.2	8^th of 2330 public middle schools	99.7%		99.5	2^nd of 2254 public middle schools	99.9%	6	99.0	100.0	93.0	96.0	98.0	89.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	80.0	$8,691	$378	$8,313
Vandeventer Middle	Public	6-8	6075 Independence Pkwy	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-4350	982	63	15.7	11.7%	233 (23.7%)	117 (11.9%)	85 (8.7%)	497 (50.6%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (4.6%)	94.8	70^th of 2330 public middle schools	97.0%		95.1	69^th of 2254 public middle schools	96.9%	1	99.0		84.0	83.0	86.0	71.0	75.0	64.0	76.0	68.0	$8,943	$378	$8,565
Scoggins Middle	Public	6-8	7070 Stacy Rd	McKinney	75070	Collin County	Frisco Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 633-5150	946	68	13.9	22.2%	322 (34.0%)	165 (17.4%)	122 (12.9%)	270 (28.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (6.7%)	83.2	276^th of 2330 public middle schools	88.2%		72.7	447^th of 2254 public middle schools	80.2%	171	94.0		69.0	80.0	76.0	45.0	66.0	49.0	71.0	46.0	$8,259	$441	$7,818
Leonard Evans Junior Middle	Public	6-8	6998 W Eldorado Pkwy	McKinney	75072	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 302-7100	830	65	12.6	34.9%	385 (46.4%)	131 (15.8%)	218 (26.3%)	57 (6.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)	83.6	268^th of 2330 public middle schools	88.5%		75.1	404^th of 2254 public middle schools	82.1%	136	97.0		65.0	76.0	72.0	58.0	55.0	54.0	76.0	46.0	$10,282	$821	$9,461
Bill Hays Middle	Public	6-8	14441 Hillcrest Rd	Frisco	75035	Collin County	Prosper Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 219-2000	1,699	103	16.4		546 (32.1%)	213 (12.5%)	221 (13.0%)	588 (34.6%)	9 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	122 (7.2%)	89.2	154^th of 2330 public middle schools	93.4%		88	165^th of 2254 public middle schools	92.7%	11	84.0		74.0	80.0	85.0	63.0	69.0	40.0	71.0	54.0	$9,471	$378	$9,093
Dowell Middle	Public	6-8	301 S E Rdg Rd	McKinney	75072	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 302-6700	1,076	72	14.9	26.3%	580 (53.9%)	110 (10.2%)	274 (25.5%)	62 (5.8%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	41 (3.8%)	86.8	205^th of 2330 public middle schools	91.2%		84.3	241^st of 2254 public middle schools	89.3%	36	96.0		71.0	72.0	75.0	70.0	57.0	55.0	73.0	48.0	$9,033	$802	$8,231

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