Top Rankings
Melissa ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts 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 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,874 students in Melissa ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Melissa ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,180 Schools
# Students
4,874 Students
5,427,157 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
369,136 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Melissa ISD School District, which is ranked #35 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#35 out of 1198 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
42%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
29 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
218 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
967 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
53%
# Black Students
671 Students
694,244 Students
% Black Students
14%
13%
# White Students
2,704 Students
1,427,308 Students
% White Students
55%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
276 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
147
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
389
371,233
# Students in 1st Grade:
382
385,986
# Students in 2nd Grade:
387
383,594
# Students in 3rd Grade:
393
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
383
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
361
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
346
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
376
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
395
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
379
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
358
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
295
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,911 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,911
$13,640
Spending / Student
$20,536
$14,384
Best Melissa ISD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Melissa High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3030 Milrany Ln
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #22.
Harry Mckillop Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3509 Liberty Way
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2632
Grades: K-5
| 834 students
Rank: #33.
Melissa Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3150 Cardinal Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 1,117 students
Rank: #44.
North Creek Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4401 Cypress Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Grades: K-5
| 723 students
Rank: n/an/a
3233 W Fannin Rd
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Grades: PK
| 147 students
Rank: n/an/a
5780 Parkdale Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Grades: K-5
| 738 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melissa ISD School District?
Melissa ISD School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,874 students.
What is the rank of Melissa ISD School District?
Melissa ISD School District is ranked #35 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts 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 ISD School District?
55% of Melissa ISD School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Melissa ISD School District?
Melissa ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Melissa ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,536 is higher than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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