Top Rankings
Melissa Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,654 students in Melissa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Melissa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
5,654 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Melissa Independent School District, which is ranked #75 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 99% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#64 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
37 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
454 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
8%
5%
# Hispanic Students
892 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
53%
# Black Students
824 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
15%
13%
# White Students
3,074 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
54%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
14 Students
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
359 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
239
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
459
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
446
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
452
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
460
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
437
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
444
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
401
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
406
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
425
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
421
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
401
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
380
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
283
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,703 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,405
$13,417
Spending / Student
$17,703
$14,148
Best Melissa Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harry Mckillop Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3509 Liberty Way
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Grades: K-5
| 955 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5780 Parkdale Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Grades: K-5
| 930 students
Rank: #33.
Melissa Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3150 Cardinal Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 1,232 students
Rank: #44.
Melissa High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Milrany Ln
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Grades: 9-12
| 1,485 students
Rank: #55.
North Creek Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Cypress Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Grades: K-5
| 813 students
Rank: n/an/a
3233 W Fannin Rd
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Grades: PK
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melissa Independent School District?
Melissa Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 5,654 students.
What is the rank of Melissa Independent School District?
Melissa Independent School District is ranked #75 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Melissa Independent School District?
54% of Melissa Independent School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melissa Independent School District?
Melissa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Melissa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,703 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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