Summary:
Melissa Middle is a public middle school located in Melissa, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,232 students. The school is part of the Melissa Independent School District, which is ranked 38th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Melissa Middle has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking among the top 120-137 middle schools in Texas.
Melissa Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Melissa Middle had 80% of 6th graders, 74% of 7th graders, and 78% of 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the state averages of 50%, 52%, and 56%, respectively. The school's performance across different student subgroups is also noteworthy, ranking among the top 81-117 middle schools in Texas for African American, Hispanic, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, Melissa Middle has maintained extremely low dropout rates, with 0.1% or less in the past several years, significantly lower than the state average.
When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sloan Creek Intermediate in the Lovejoy ISD, which has similar high academic performance but a less diverse student population, and Faubion Middle in the McKinney ISD, which has a more diverse student population and lower overall academic performance, Melissa Middle stands out as a high-performing and diverse institution. The school's consistent 5-star rating and top-tier ranking among Texas middle schools, as well as its strong performance in the Gifted and Talented student subgroup, make it a standout choice for families in the region.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Melissa Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,562
Students who attend Melissa Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Melissa Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2
Number of students: 1,232
Racial breakdown:
White:
51.8%
Hispanic:
18.5%
African American:
14.9%
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Asian:
7.6%
Two or more races:
6.3%
American Indian:
0.6%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.2%
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