Nelson Middle

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

10100 Independence Pky, Frisco, TX

East Frisco Neighborhood

Frisco Independent School District

4.8

5.0

1,126 Students

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GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms Mitzi Garner

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
85%

Reading Proficiency
86%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

86%

Math Proficiency

85%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 69	Full Time Teachers 69
Teachers in First or Second Year 22.3%

Test Scores

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

508:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.3%	Male 49.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 68.1%	White 18.8%
Black 4.9%	Hispanic 4.6%
Two or more races 2.5%	Native American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

School Rankings

#70 Best Public MS in Texas

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0

1/14/2025

Nelson is in one of the best districts in TX, FISD. It is very nice, the teachers are hospitable, and the staff are hard-working and are also kind.

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5.0 student

1/18/2024

The school was the best when I was in 6th grade last year and the bullying system is so good there is no bullying!Trust me, this school is worth it, no fights, no shenanigans

5.0 parent

10/31/2021

My experience at this school is amazing. The community is fantastic everyone is so nice, considerate, friendly, and grateful. Every time I step into a classroom I always know that I am going to be learning something new.

5.0 parent

9/21/2021

We moved to Texas in the middle of my sons 7th grade year from California. Nelson MS had far exceeded any expectations I had, and as a former educator I have found my standards to be quite high in the past. The teachers are incredibly dedicated and maintain communication with parents, but the most I...

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List Price Range

$395K - $1.7M

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374

Average Home Value

$630,387

Median Lot Size

7,405 Sq Ft

% Renters

26%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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Texas Collin County Frisco 75035 East Frisco

Nelson Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Frisco, TX and is served by the Frisco Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,126 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Nelson Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $630,387. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, Liberty High School, Heritage High School, and more. Learn more about what Frisco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nelson Middle.

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