Willow Wood Elementary School

5780 Parkdale Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 930 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willow Wood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 930 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willow Wood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Willow Wood Elementary School's student population of 930 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
930 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Wood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willow Wood Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#736 out of 8188 schools
(Top 10%)
64%
41%
73%
51%
55-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
53%
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Black
15%
13%
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White
50%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Willow Wood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Wood Elementary School's ranking?
Willow Wood Elementary School is ranked #736 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Willow Wood Elementary School?
930 students attend Willow Wood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Willow Wood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 12% 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 Willow Wood Elementary School?
Willow Wood Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willow Wood Elementary School offer ?
Willow Wood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willow Wood Elementary School part of?
Willow Wood Elementary School is part of Melissa Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 930 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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