MELISSA MIDDLE SCHOOL
MELISSA MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MELISSA ISD school district, located in MELISSA, TX with about 672 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, MELISSA MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MELISSA MIDDLE School, located at 2950 Cardinal Dr. in Melissa, Texas, serves as a key campus within the rapidly growing Melissa Independent School District. As a central hub for the district's middle-level education, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while supporting the social and emotional development of students during their formative adolescent years. The campus reflects the district’s commitment to providing a modern, supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school and beyond.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Melissa ISD, which emphasizes innovation, community involvement, and a "student-first" approach. By utilizing the resources available through the district's official website (melissaisd.org), families can access information regarding extracurricular programs, athletics, and academic curricula designed to engage a diverse student body. As part of a community experiencing significant growth, MELISSA MIDDLE School focuses on maintaining a strong school culture that values character, academic rigor, and the collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents.
For more information, contact MELISSA MIDDLE at (972) 837-4355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MELISSA, TX 75454-0127
(972) 837-4355
http://www.melissaisd.org
MELISSA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MELISSA, TX with about 672 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MELISSA ISD
- Total Students:
- 672
- Teachers:
- 40.81
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 672 students
- White
- 66.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.3%
- Black or African American
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.