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 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,735 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 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
8 Schools
9,303 Schools
# Students
6,735 Students
5,525,158 Students
# Teachers
414 Teachers
374,464 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Melissa Independent School District, which is ranked #63 of all 1,196 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
53%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
51%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $7,896 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,398. The school district revenue/student has declined by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,862 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$100 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$7,896
$13,398
Spending / Student
$14,862
$14,129
Best Melissa Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
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 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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 | 1,472 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 1,762 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Collin Co J J A E P
Alternative School
200 S Mcdonald St
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-2411
Gr: 10 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
3233 W Fannin Rd
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Melissa, TX 75454
(972) 837-4387
Gr: PK | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 Greer Way
Melissa, TX 75454
(214) 386-2800
Melissa, TX 75454
(214) 386-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Melissa Independent School District?
Melissa Independent School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,735 students.
What is the rank of Melissa Independent School District?
Melissa Independent School District is ranked #63 out of 1,196 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?
51% of Melissa Independent School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 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 $14,862 is higher than the state median of $14,129. The school district spending/student has declined by 27% over four school years.
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