Melissa Ridge Education Center serves 239 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Melissa Ridge Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Melissa Ridge Education Center's student population of 239 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Melissa Ridge Education Center is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
5%
Hispanic
4%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
45%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Melissa Ridge Education Center?
239 students attend Melissa Ridge Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Melissa Ridge Education Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Melissa Ridge Education Center?
Melissa Ridge Education Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Melissa Ridge Education Center offer ?
Melissa Ridge Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Melissa Ridge Education Center part of?
Melissa Ridge Education Center is part of Melissa Independent School District.
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