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 5%)
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 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,735 students in Melissa Independent 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 Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
7,735 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
478 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Melissa Independent School District, which is ranked #64 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Graduation Rate
98%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.74
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
16%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 29-year historical data
% Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
17%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
42%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,543 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,299 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$165 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$10,543
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,299
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Melissa Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Willow Wood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5780 Parkdale Dr
Mckinney, TX 75071
(972) 837-2411
Mckinney, TX 75071
(972) 837-2411
Gr: K-5 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Melissa Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3150 Cardinal Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 1,741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Melissa High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3030 Milrany Ln
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4216
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
North Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4401 Cypress Dr
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4530
Gr: K-5 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
3233 W Fannin Rd
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Gr: PK | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 Greer Way
Melissa, TX 75454
(214) 386-2800
Melissa, TX 75454
(214) 386-2800
Gr: K-5 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melissa Independent School District?
Melissa Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 7,735 students.
What is the rank of Melissa Independent School District?
Melissa Independent School District is ranked #64 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), 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?
42% of Melissa Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 7% 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 $21,299 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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