Melissa Independent School District (Isd)

The Melissa Independent School District (Isd) is a top-tier Texas district serving 7,444 students across six schools—four elementary schools (Harry McKillop Elementary, Sumeer Elememtary, North Creek Elementary, and Willow Wood Elementary), one middle school (Melissa Middle), and one high school (Melissa High School)—ranking in the 94th percentile statewide.

Standout schools include Harry McKillop Elementary, which consistently earns 5-star ratings and leads the district in test scores, with 84.21% of 5th graders proficient in Reading versus the district average of 77.87%. Melissa Middle is a powerhouse, particularly in advanced math, where 93.58% of 8th graders taking Algebra I were proficient—far exceeding the state average of 47.01%. Melissa High School boasts a 96.4% graduation rate and a 0.2% dropout rate, with EOC proficiency rates in Biology (86.36%) and English I (79.02%) well above state averages. In contrast, Sumeer Elememtary is the district's lowest performer, earning 4-star ratings and scoring below district averages in nearly every subject, such as 51.9% proficiency in 3rd Grade Math compared to Willow Wood Elementary's 76.87%.

Key metrics reveal district-wide excellence with notable internal variation. The district significantly outperforms the state in all subjects, with the largest gaps in 8th Grade Science (77.29% vs. 46.25%) and English I Reading (79.02% vs. 55.43%). However, performance gaps between schools are substantial—for example, a nearly 25 percentage point difference in 3rd Grade Math between Willow Wood Elementary and Sumeer Elememtary. Student-teacher ratios are favorable, ranging from 14.4:1 at the high school to 19.1:1 at Harry McKillop Elementary, while spending per student varies from $10,320 at the high school to $8,104 at North Creek Elementary. The district's strong "Algebra I pipeline" at Melissa Middle and consistent top-tier performance at several schools highlight sustainable instructional strengths, though the absence of free/reduced lunch data for secondary schools limits a full socioeconomic analysis.