Serving 612 students in grades 5-6, Melillo Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 612 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Melillo Middle serves the southern part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melillo Middle School's student population of 612 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
612 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Pasadena ISD, the gateway to unlimited opportunity for our culturally rich community, is to empower students to become accomplished, self-directed, collaborative, lifelong learners.
School Rankings
Melillo Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melillo Middle School is 0.51, which is less 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
#2724 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
68%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melillo Middle School's ranking?
Melillo Middle School is ranked #2724 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Melillo Middle School often compared to?
Melillo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thompson Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Melillo Middle School?
612 students attend Melillo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Melillo Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melillo Middle School?
Melillo Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Melillo Middle School offer ?
Melillo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Melillo Middle School part of?
Melillo Middle School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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