Public middle schoolGrades 6–8Frisco ISD

Nelson Middle School

10100 Independence Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75035 · (469) 633-4100

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96 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 96).
1,094students
16.1students per teacher
96.2%attendance
2ndof 19 Frisco ISD middle schools
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AAABAAARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Nelson Middle School has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementA · 97

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 95

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 95

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Nelson Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Frisco ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level97%
Meets grade level90%
Frisco ISD middle schools: 77.2%
Masters grade level70%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,094students in 2024–25Down 3% from 1,131 the year before
16.1students per teacher68 full-time teachers
23.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,032average teacher base pay
4.8%from low-income familiesFrisco ISD middle schools: 13.3%
1.6%English learners
27.1%in gifted & talented
4.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
Asian 72.3%White 14.4%African American 4.3%Hispanic 4.2%Two or More Races 3%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Frisco ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Nelson Middle School.

OpenTrader Joe's, Eldorado & StonebridgeOpened May 2026 · 1.9 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

ARoach Middle SchoolFrisco ISD · 92 · 1.4 mi AMaus Middle SchoolFrisco ISD · 93 · 1.7 mi AWester Middle SchoolFrisco ISD · 94 · 1.9 mi BWortham IntermediateFrisco ISD · 88 · 2.1 mi AVandeventer Middle SchoolFrisco ISD · 94 · 2.2 mi AScoggins Middle SchoolFrisco ISD · 92 · 2.3 mi PRed CometPrivate · K–12 · 2.1 mi PGuidepost Montessori at EldoradoPrivate · PK–K · 2.1 mi PAvvai Tamil CenterPrivate · K–8 · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Nelson Middle School

What is Nelson Middle School’s TEA rating?

Nelson Middle School earned an A (96 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (96) in 2025.

What grades does Nelson Middle School serve?

Grades 6–8. It’s part of Frisco ISD, at 10100 Independence Pkwy in Frisco.

How many students go to Nelson Middle School?

1,094 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 1,131 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Nelson Middle School compare with other Frisco ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 19 Frisco ISD middle schools. 79% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Nelson Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Frisco ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.