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Harry McKillop Elementary

Summary:

Harry McKillop Elementary is a public elementary school in Melissa, Texas, serving 955 students in grades K-5. As part of the highly-ranked Melissa Independent School District, this school consistently performs among the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, with impressive academic achievements and a diverse student population.

Harry McKillop Elementary's students excel on state assessments, with reading proficiency rates ranging from 73.72% to 82.91% and math proficiency rates from 71.52% to 72.62% in grades 3-5. The school also stands out for its 5th grade science performance, with a 44.3% proficiency rate compared to the state average of 26.29%. This high-achieving school serves a diverse student body, with a higher percentage of White (58.01%) and Asian (9.11%) students than surrounding schools in the area. Notably, Harry McKillop Elementary performs exceptionally well for all student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, and students from low-income backgrounds.

Compared to other schools in the Melissa Independent School District and nearby districts, such as McKinney ISD and Anna ISD, Harry McKillop Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on state assessments, often by a significant margin. The school's strong academic performance, efficient resource allocation, and commitment to supporting all learners make it a standout institution within the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3509 Liberty Way
       Melissa, TX  75454-0127

(972) 837-2632

District: Melissa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
227th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,689 Help


Students who attend Harry McKillop Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Melissa Middle
High:    Melissa High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  955

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
Hispanic:
13.4%
African American:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.1% Help


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Compare Details Harry McKillop Elementary ranks better than 95.1% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58%), Hispanic (13.4%), African American (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harry McKillop Elementary is 17.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harry McKillop Elementary is $8,689.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harry McKillop Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Melissa Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Melissa Independent School District (Isd) 23rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harry McKillop Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.84 1349th 3465 61.1%
2005 71.30 919th 3475 73.6%
2006 74.93 718th 3476 79.3%
2007 80.11 431st 3724 88.4%
2008 69.30 1096th 3768 70.9%
2009 61.87 1610th 3884 58.5%
2010 77.99 589th 3937 85.0%
2011 64.54 1525th 4095 62.8%
2019 92.07 279th 4479 93.8%
2021 96.13 161st 4578 96.5%
2022 94.73 184th 4581 96.0%
2023 93.71 229th 4647 95.1%
2024 93.68 227th 4675 95.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.00 281st 1112 74.7%
2021 78.01 151st 961 84.3%
2022 67.94 275th 1004 72.6%
2023 65.16 357th 1099 67.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.11 1409th 3333 57.7%
2021 81.67 306th 3446 91.1%
2022 93.84 67th 3487 98.1%
2023 84.53 269th 3556 92.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.87 364th 3684 90.1%
2021 89.48 148th 3799 96.1%
2022 96.66 45th 3952 98.9%
2023 85.30 283rd 4086 93.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.86 124th 4309 97.1%
2021 94.32 75th 4451 98.3%
2022 91.83 132nd 4477 97.1%
2023 89.66 172nd 4521 96.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 92.13 223rd 4348 94.9%
2021 95.28 152nd 4499 96.6%
2022 91.55 236th 4561 94.8%
2023 91.78 262nd 4588 94.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.89 369th 3184 88.4%
2021 79.37 364th 3006 87.9%
2022 75.32 406th 2958 86.3%
2023 74.78 426th 2980 85.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.89 704th 4295 83.6%
2021 93.52 112th 4331 97.4%
2022 76.77 540th 4461 87.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.82 351st 4357 91.9%
2021 95.10 169th 4498 96.2%
2022 94.75 154th 4563 96.6%
2023 92.72 218th 4585 95.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.50 231st 967 76.1%
2022 63.02 365th 957 61.9%
2023 52.77 557th 1015 45.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.21 106th 2515 95.8%
2021 93.15 86th 2444 96.5%
2022 94.99 54th 2421 97.8%
2023 94.15 67th 2443 97.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.65 324th 4188 92.3%
2021 87.96 274th 4329 93.7%
2022 84.75 369th 4376 91.6%
2023 84.23 394th 4401 91.0%
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Rank History for White students at Harry McKillop Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.45 277th 3142 91.2%
2021 90.30 114th 3082 96.3%
2022 87.58 167th 3082 94.6%
2023 88.96 138th 3106 95.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Harry McKillop Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 163 2 0 10 7 n/a n/a 0 182
1990 167 2 0 22 3 n/a n/a 0 194
1991 150 0 0 28 4 n/a n/a -28 154
1992 153 0 0 23 8 n/a n/a 0 184
1993 136 0 0 14 3 n/a n/a 0 153
1994 153 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1995 199 0 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 217
1996 199 0 1 15 2 n/a n/a 0 217
1997 231 0 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 221 1 1 30 1 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 239 1 1 36 1 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 244 2 3 34 0 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 217 1 1 41 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2002 248 2 0 54 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 248 2 0 54 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 250 3 0 69 1 n/a n/a 0 323
2005 313 6 0 98 3 n/a n/a 0 420
2006 387 11 1 95 5 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 444 28 5 100 6 n/a n/a 0 583
2008 354 21 6 94 4 n/a n/a 0 479
2009 399 28 6 82 9 n/a n/a 0 524
2010 433 36 7 92 5 n/a n/a 0 573
2011 435 45 4 103 3 0 12 0 602
2012 383 31 2 93 9 0 20 0 538
2013 406 37 5 94 8 0 16 0 566
2014 459 34 4 134 9 0 20 0 660
2015 504 36 4 141 9 1 23 0 718
2016 544 50 10 140 7 1 27 0 779
2017 544 60 16 156 10 1 39 0 826
2018 526 74 19 170 6 1 38 0 834
2019 444 74 20 143 6 1 37 0 725
2020 368 72 23 129 4 1 32 0 629
2021 412 77 35 147 4 1 42 0 718
2022 492 96 43 150 3 2 48 0 834
2023 554 113 87 128 1 4 68 0 955

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harry McKillop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 n/a n/a n/a
1990 194 12.0 16.1 n/a
1991 154 30.8 5.0 n/a
1992 184 12.3 14.9 20.1
1993 153 12.0 12.8 30.1
1994 163 12.6 12.9 20.9
1995 217 18.4 11.8 18.9
1996 217 18.4 11.8 18.9
1997 257 20.5 12.5 20.2
1998 254 21.6 11.8 18.1
1999 278 20.4 13.6 22.3
2000 283 23.4 12.1 23.3
2001 261 23.8 11.0 21.5
2002 305 23.7 12.9 23.6
2003 305 23.7 12.9 23.6
2004 323 21.1 15.3 27.9
2005 420 32.7 12.8 31.4
2006 499 36.4 13.7 29.5
2007 583 44.0 13.3 23.3
2008 479 31.1 15.4 28.2
2009 524 35.0 15.0 22.1
2010 573 35.0 16.3 29
2011 602 37.0 16.2 26.4
2012 538 32.3 16.6 26.4
2013 566 33.2 17.0 23.5
2014 660 34.0 19.4 22.1
2015 718 42.0 17.0 19.2
2016 779 44.0 17.7 18.4
2017 826 48.7 16.9 18.8
2018 834 48.7 17.0 16.5
2019 725 43.6 16.6 17.8
2020 629 41.3 15.2 14
2021 718 47.5 15.0 16.4
2022 834 46.7 17.8 15.5
2023 955 54.8 17.4 18.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harry McKillop Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 182 n/a n/a n/a
1990 194 12.0 16.1 n/a
1991 154 30.8 5.0 n/a
1992 184 12.3 14.9 20.1
1993 153 12.0 12.8 30.1
1994 163 12.6 12.9 20.9
1995 217 18.4 11.8 18.9
1996 217 18.4 11.8 18.9
1997 257 20.5 12.5 20.2
1998 254 21.6 11.8 18.1
1999 278 20.4 13.6 22.3
2000 283 23.4 12.1 23.3
2001 261 23.8 11.0 21.5
2002 305 23.7 12.9 23.6
2003 305 23.7 12.9 23.6
2004 323 21.1 15.3 27.9
2005 420 32.7 12.8 31.4
2006 499 36.4 13.7 29.5
2007 583 44.0 13.3 23.3
2008 479 31.1 15.4 28.2
2009 524 35.0 15.0 22.1
2010 573 35.0 16.3 29
2011 602 37.0 16.2 26.4
2012 538 32.3 16.6 26.4
2013 566 33.2 17.0 23.5
2014 660 34.0 19.4 22.1
2015 718 42.0 17.0 19.2
2016 779 44.0 17.7 18.4
2017 826 48.7 16.9 18.8
2018 834 48.7 17.0 16.5
2019 725 43.6 16.6 17.8
2020 629 41.3 15.2 14
2021 718 47.5 15.0 16.4
2022 834 46.7 17.8 15.5
2023 955 54.8 17.4 18.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harry McKillop Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $451 (5.7%) $7,517 (94.3%) $7,969
2020 $370 (4.2%) $8,478 (95.8%) $8,848
2021 $385 (4.4%) $8,305 (95.6%) $8,689

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harry McKillop Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 279th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 229th of 4647 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Harry McKillop Elementary)7878
   3rd Grade Reading (Melissa Independent School District (Isd))6572
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harry McKillop Elementary)8171
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Melissa Independent School District (Isd))7567
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Harry McKillop Elementary)6775
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Melissa Independent School District (Isd))5866
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harry McKillop Elementary)7772
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Melissa Independent School District (Isd))6966
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Harry McKillop Elementary)7482
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Melissa Independent School District (Isd))7078
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harry McKillop Elementary)7476
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Melissa Independent School District (Isd))7069
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Harry McKillop Elementary)7456
 18%
   5th Grade Science (Melissa Independent School District (Isd))6760
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students725955
 31.7%
African American74113
 52.7%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian2087
 335%
Hispanic143128
 10.5%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White444554
 24.8%
Two or More Races3768
 83.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.8%18.1%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harry McKillop Elementary

Students who attend Harry McKillop Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Melissa Middle
High : Melissa High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 955 students attended Harry McKillop Elementary.

Yes! Harry McKillop Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 227th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

Students at Harry McKillop Elementary are 58% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races.


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