Melissa Middle
Melissa, TX · Melissa ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, fringe
176th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
3150 CARDINAL DR, Melissa, TX 75454
(972)837-4355NCES ID 483012003379Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Melissa Middle 176th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2019 to 90th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,684 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,472 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.3% | 49.6% | ▼ 28.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.9% | 14.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 14.7% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 13.0% | ▲ 12.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 7.1% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $433K in zip 75454 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Melissa Middle in?
Melissa Middle is part of the Melissa ISD district in Melissa, Texas.
Is Melissa Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Melissa Middle 176th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Melissa Middle?
White 50%, Black 15%, Hispanic 15%, Asian 13% (1,472 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Melissa Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75454 is $433K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.