School Overview
Nelson Middle School, located at 10100 Independence Pkwy in Frisco, Texas, is a highly regarded campus within the Frisco Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school prides itself on a rigorous curriculum and a variety of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from competitive athletics and fine arts programs to student-led organizations, all designed to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The community surrounding Nelson Middle School is characterized by strong parent involvement and a dedicated faculty focused on student-centered learning. As part of the rapidly growing Frisco ISD, the school benefits from modern facilities and a diverse student body, which contributes to a dynamic and collaborative campus culture. By prioritizing social-emotional learning alongside core academic standards, Nelson Middle School aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to navigate the challenges of their future academic and personal endeavors.
1,130
Total Students
66.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
4.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NELSON MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White212
Hispanic52
Black55
Asian770
Two or More28
American Indian12
Pacific Islander1
  • Asian
    770 (68.1 %)
  • White
    212 (18.8 %)
  • Black
    55 (4.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    52 (4.6 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (2.5 %)
  • American Indian
    12 (1.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: FRISCO ISD
Phone: (469)633-4100
Website: http://www.friscoisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,130
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5
Grades Taught
Grade 6 398
Grade 7 388
Grade 8 344

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NELSON MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6398
Grade 7388
Grade 8344
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NELSON MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female56850.3%
Male56249.7%
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