Excellent
#1405 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 16% in state
Nelda Sullivan Middle
Middle School · Pasadena ISD · Pasadena, TX
A Pasadena ISD middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
1112 QUEENS RD, Pasadena, TX 77502
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 45% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nelda Sullivan Middle score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nelda Sullivan Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pasadena), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,337
Median home value
$164,500
Median rent
$1,185/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
63.7%
Poverty rate
25.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
| Pueblos Royal Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Bobby Shaw MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–6 | 1.8 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| De Zavala MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 5–6 | 2.1 mi | 505 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pasadena ISD
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #2 of 66
- District spending per student
- $13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nelda Sullivan Middle is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nelda Sullivan Middle
Nelda Sullivan Middle is a public middle school in Pasadena, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 514 students in grades 5th-6th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,405 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nelda Sullivan Middle
What grades does Nelda Sullivan Middle serve?
Nelda Sullivan Middle serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Nelda Sullivan Middle?
Nelda Sullivan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nelda Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nelda Sullivan Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nelda Sullivan Middle rank in TX?
Nelda Sullivan Middle ranks #1,405 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Nelda Sullivan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Nelda Sullivan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nelda Sullivan Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nelda Sullivan Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Nelda Sullivan Middle a charter school?
No, Nelda Sullivan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nelda Sullivan Middle a Title I school?
No, Nelda Sullivan Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nelda Sullivan Middle?
93.6% of students at Nelda Sullivan Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (713) 740-5420
- Area population (ZIP 77502)
- 36,126
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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