Nelson Middle
Frisco, TX · Frisco ISD · Grades 6-8
7th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
Nelson Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Middle 7th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 99% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 100th in 2025.
Nelson Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,080 students tested
Nelson Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,131 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2016
| Group | Trend | 2016 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 37.3% | 70.2% | ▲ 32.9 pts | |
| White | 42.3% | 16.2% | ▼ 26.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.6% | 5.0% | ▼ 4.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 4.0% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Nelson Middle
Typical home value $650K in zip 75035 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Nelson Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Roach MiddleFrisco ISD · 1.5 mi away112th of 1,701
ELA 80% · Math 71% - 10Maus MiddleFrisco ISD · 1.7 mi away64th of 1,701
ELA 84% · Math 77% - 10Wester MiddleFrisco ISD · 1.9 mi away34th of 1,701
ELA 88% · Math 83% - 10Lawler MiddleFrisco ISD · 2 mi away4th of 1,701
ELA 94% · Math 95% - 10Wortham IntFrisco ISD · 2.2 mi away168th of 1,701
ELA 76% · Math 67% - 10Vandeventer MiddleFrisco ISD · 2.2 mi away31st of 1,701
ELA 88% · Math 85% - 9Scoggins MiddleFrisco ISD · 2.3 mi away179th of 1,701
ELA 76% · Math 66% - 7Leonard Evans Jr MiddleMckinney ISD · 2.6 mi away554th of 1,701
ELA 60% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Nelson Middle in?
Nelson Middle is part of the Frisco ISD district in Frisco, Texas.
Is Nelson Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nelson Middle 7th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nelson Middle?
Asian 70%, White 16%, Black 5%, Hispanic 4% (1,131 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nelson Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75035 is $650K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.