Summary:
The Melissa Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to three exceptional elementary schools: Harry McKillop Elementary, Willow Wood Elementary, and North Creek Elementary. These schools serve a combined enrollment of 2,698 students and are part of the highly-ranked Melissa ISD, which is ranked 23rd out of 968 districts in Texas.
Among the three schools, Harry McKillop Elementary stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools for the past three years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional STAAR test proficiency rates, with 82.91% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in reading, far exceed the district and state averages. Additionally, Harry McKillop Elementary boasts a diverse student population and efficient resource allocation, with a spending per student of $8,689.
While all three schools in the Melissa ISD demonstrate strong overall performance, there is some variation in individual school rankings. Willow Wood Elementary also ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, while North Creek Elementary ranks in the top 25%. The district's commitment to equity is evident in the relatively similar spending per student across the schools, and the potential areas for improvement at North Creek Elementary provide an opportunity for the district to further enhance its educational outcomes.
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