Serving 1,016 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harry Mckillop Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,016 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Harry McKillop Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Melissa school district, covering approximately 31.4 square miles in Melissa, TX, with most students living within a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 3.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge, which extends up to 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry Mckillop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harry Mckillop Elementary School's student population of 1,016 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
1,016 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harry Mckillop Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry Mckillop 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cardinals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry Mckillop Elementary School's ranking?
Harry Mckillop Elementary School is ranked #368 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harry Mckillop Elementary School often compared to?
Harry Mckillop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harry Mckillop Elementary School?
1,016 students attend Harry Mckillop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Harry Mckillop Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry Mckillop Elementary School?
Harry Mckillop Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harry Mckillop Elementary School offer ?
Harry Mckillop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry Mckillop Elementary School part of?
Harry Mckillop Elementary School is part of Melissa Independent School District.
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