Excellent
#1541 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 18% in state
Melissa Middle
Middle School · Melissa ISD · Melissa, TX
A Melissa ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
3150 CARDINAL DR, Melissa, TX 75454
- Math 67% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Melissa Middle score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Melissa Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average381/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Melissa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$135,556
Median home value
$421,700
Median rent
$2,262/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom Country AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Collin Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 4.5 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Collin Co J J a E PEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–10 | 4.5 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Collin County JjaepEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6 | 4.5 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Melissa ISD
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,487NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Melissa Middle is listed in MELISSA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Melissa Middle
Melissa Middle is a public middle school in Melissa, TX, part of Melissa ISD, serving approximately 1,472 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,541 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Melissa Middle
What grades does Melissa Middle serve?
Melissa Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Melissa Middle?
Melissa Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melissa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Melissa Middle is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melissa Middle rank in TX?
Melissa Middle ranks #1,541 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Melissa Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Melissa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Melissa Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melissa Middle has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Melissa Middle a charter school?
No, Melissa Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melissa Middle a Title I school?
No, Melissa Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (972) 837-4355
- Area population (ZIP 75454)
- 20,137
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 75454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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