Top Rankings
Frisco Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public middle schools serving 16,577 students in Frisco Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Frisco Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 52% statewide average).
The top ranked public middle schools in Frisco Independent School District are Lawler Middle School, Fowler Middle School and Nelson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
77 Schools
2,745 Schools
# Students
66,916 Students
1,535,707 Students
# Teachers
4,394 Teachers
105,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Frisco Independent School District, which is ranked #31 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.64
# American Indian Students
437 Students
5,672 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
26,706 Students
75,901 Students
% Asian Students
40%
5%
# Hispanic Students
8,368 Students
818,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
53%
# Black Students
7,228 Students
198,107 Students
% Black Students
11%
13%
# White Students
20,796 Students
392,132 Students
% White Students
31%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
44 Students
2,358 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,337 Students
43,032 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,521
13,662
# Students in K Grade:
3,891
20,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,302
21,208
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,477
20,812
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4,637
20,550
# Students in 4th Grade:
4,980
20,734
# Students in 5th Grade:
5,083
29,817
# Students in 6th Grade:
5,216
325,343
# Students in 7th Grade:
5,388
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
5,382
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
5,823
71,142
# Students in 10th Grade:
5,720
59,666
# Students in 11th Grade:
5,174
51,055
# Students in 12th Grade:
5,322
46,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,084 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,121 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$742 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$878 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,084
$13,417
Spending / Student
$13,121
$14,148
Best Frisco Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawler Middle School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12921 Rolater Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 1,026 students
Rank: #22.
Fowler Middle School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3801 Mcdermott Rd
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Plano, TX 75025
(469) 633-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 1,034 students
Rank: #33.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10100 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Rank: #44.
Pioneer Heritage Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1649 High Shoals Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,076 students
Rank: #55.
Pearson Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2323 Stonebrook Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4450
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #66.
Wester Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12293 Shepherds Hill Ln
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4800
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Maus Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12175 Coit Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5250
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 939 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Vandeventer Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6075 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4350
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Rank: #99.
Griffin Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3703 Edorado Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 830 students
Rank: #1010.
Roach Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12499 Independence Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5000
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #1111.
Hunt Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4900 Legendary Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5200
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 839 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Stafford Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2288 Little River Dr
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5100
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 927 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Trent Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13131 Coleto Creek Dr
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400
Frisco, TX 75033
(469) 633-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #1414.
Cobb Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9400 Teel Pkwy
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4300
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #1515.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 Colby Dr
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4600
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 876 students
Rank: #1616.
Scoggins Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7070 Stacy Rd
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-5150
Mckinney, TX 75070
(469) 633-5150
Grades: 6-8
| 946 students
Rank: #1717.
Christie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10300 Huntington Rd
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2400
Frisco, TX 75035
(469) 633-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1818.
Staley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6927 Stadium Ln
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4500
Frisco, TX 75034
(469) 633-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
