Willow Wood Elementary

Summary:

Willow Wood Elementary is a public elementary school in McKinney, Texas, serving 930 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Melissa Independent School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating.

Willow Wood Elementary consistently ranks among the top Texas elementary schools, with STAAR test scores significantly higher than state averages across all grade levels and subjects. The school outperforms the Melissa ISD in most STAAR test categories, indicating it is a strong academic performer within its district. Willow Wood has a diverse student population, with a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, suggesting a higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools. The school also ranks highly for its performance across various student subgroups, including female students, African American students, and gifted and talented students.

Within the Melissa ISD, Willow Wood Elementary outperforms the other two elementary schools, North Creek Elementary and Harry McKillop Elementary, in both academic rankings and STAAR test scores. Compared to the nearby McKinney Independent School District schools, Willow Wood Elementary significantly outperforms lower-performing schools, such as Slaughter Elementary, Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary, and Burks Elementary.

Detail:

Public K-5

5780 Parkdale Dr
McKinney, TX 75071

(972) 837-2411

District: Melissa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
208^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 930

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.6%

Hispanic:

15.8%

African American:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Willow Wood Elementary ranks better than 95.6% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.28. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Willow Wood Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Melissa Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for all students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	89.98	377^th	4647	91.9%
2024	94.28	208^th	4675	95.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.39	251^st	1099	77.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.70	435^th	3556	87.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.44	1072^nd	4086	73.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	80.25	446^th	4521	90.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.35	306^th	4588	93.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.80	107^th	2980	96.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.52	464^th	4585	89.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.37	162^nd	1015	84.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.56	205^th	2443	91.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.94	693^rd	4401	84.3%

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Rank History for White students at Willow Wood Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	77.09	524^th	3106	83.1%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Willow Wood Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	373	116	37	157	8	1	46	0	738
2023	461	141	110	147	9	2	60	0	930

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

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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 Willow Wood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	738	41.0	17.9	14.5
2023	930	50.9	18.2	19.9

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 Willow Wood Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	738	41.0	17.9	14.5
2023	930	50.9	18.2	19.9

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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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willow Wood Elementary	Public	K-5	5780 Parkdale Dr	McKinney	75071	Collin County	Melissa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 837-2411	930	51	18.2	19.9%	461 (49.6%)	141 (15.2%)	147 (15.8%)	110 (11.8%)	9 (1.0%)	2 (0.2%)	60 (6.5%)	94.3	208^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.6%		90	377^th of 4647 public elementary schools	91.9%	169								70.7	80.0	82.0	61.8	78.1	76.6	60.4
Naomi Press Elementary	Public	K-5	4101 Shawnee Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(469) 302-7600	830	48	17.4	30.1%	319 (38.4%)	191 (23.0%)	163 (19.6%)	74 (8.9%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	79 (9.5%)	56.5	1767^th of 4675 public elementary schools	62.2%		71.7	1091^st of 4647 public elementary schools	76.5%	676								46.3	63.8	57.4	38.2	40.6	44.3	29.5	$9,624	$906	$8,718
Sumeer Elememtary	Public	PK, KG-5	1910 Greer Way	Melissa	75454	Collin County	Melissa Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(214) 386-2800																			(n/a)								64.9	61.2	63.6	65.1	56.9	52.3	42.3
Harry McKillop Elementary	Public	K-5	3509 Liberty Way	Melissa	75454	Collin County	Melissa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 837-2632	955	55	17.4	18.1%	554 (58.0%)	113 (11.8%)	128 (13.4%)	87 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	68 (7.1%)	93.7	227^th of 4675 public elementary schools	95.1%		93.7	229^th of 4647 public elementary schools	95.1%	2								73.7	81.6	82.9	71.8	72.6	71.5	44.3	$8,689	$385	$8,305
Jose De Jesus And Maria Luisa Vega Elementary	Public	K-5	2511 Cattleman Dr	McKinney	75070	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-5100	477	39	12.3	69.0%	93 (19.5%)	103 (21.6%)	230 (48.2%)	20 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.3%)	45.3	2462^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	47.3%		47.4	2326^th of 4647 public elementary schools	49.9%	136	18.2	8.0	11.1	13.6	20.8	0.0	0.0	45.5	44.6	63.3	25.5	26.3	43.6	29.5	$12,059	$1,248	$10,811
Ruth And Harold Frazier Elementary	Public	K-5	1600 N Sweetwater Cv	McKinney	75071	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(469) 302-9500																			(n/a)								47.9	69.7	72.0	51.3	61.8	57.0	22.6
Webb Elementary	Public	K-5	810 E Louisiana St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-6000	355	31	11.3	67.9%	95 (26.8%)	20 (5.6%)	220 (62.0%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.2%)	31.3	3357^th of 4675 public elementary schools	28.2%		25	3697^th of 4647 public elementary schools	20.4%	340	0.0	0.0	20.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	46.2	36.7	55.2	36.5	25.0	25.9	8.6	$12,546	$1,799	$10,747
North Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	4401 Cypress Dr	Melissa	75454	Collin County	Melissa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 837-4530	813	50	16.3	19.4%	452 (55.6%)	129 (15.9%)	118 (14.5%)	45 (5.5%)	9 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	58 (7.1%)	84.6	588^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.4%		81.1	720^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.5%	132								71.2	64.6	63.8	64.8	57.6	70.7	40.4	$8,104	$384	$7,720
Burks Elementary	Public	K-5	1801 Hill St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-6200	329	30	11.0	83.3%	49 (14.9%)	49 (14.9%)	215 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.9%)	43.8	2571^st of 4675 public elementary schools	45.0%		41.8	2676^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.4%	105	22.2	25.0	6.3	22.2	9.1	6.7	0.0	53.5	44.4	57.6	41.9	37.0	35.3	5.0	$13,060	$2,088	$10,973
Caldwell Elementary	Public	K-5	601 W Louisiana St	McKinney	75069	Collin County	McKinney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(469) 302-5500	458	38	12.1	67.9%	97 (21.2%)	68 (14.8%)	264 (57.6%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	67.4	1233^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	73.6%		51.6	2086^th of 4647 public elementary schools	55.1%	853	11.1	10.5	15.4	11.5	15.0	15.4	0.0	47.1	52.0	79.7	42.3	42.9	64.9	28.4	$11,782	$1,753	$10,029

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Wood Elementary

Is Willow Wood Elementary a good school?

Yes! Willow Wood Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 208^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.

What district is Willow Wood Elementary in?

Melissa Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Willow Wood Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 930 students attended Willow Wood Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Willow Wood Elementary?

Students at Willow Wood Elementary are 50% White, 16% Hispanic, 15% African American, 12% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

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