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Melissa ISD welcomed 4,874 students in 2021-22 school year

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By Collin Times | Dec 10, 2023

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TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education

There were 4,874 students enrolled in Melissa ISD schools in the 2021-22 school year, 18.8% more than the previous year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Of all the students welcomed in the 2021-22 school year, 51.3% of them were boys, and 48.7% were girls.

Data also shows that the majority of students were white, representing 55.5% of the Melissa ISD total enrollment.

Melissa ISD roughly covers schools within Collin County with its main office in Melissa.

Among the six schools in Melissa ISD, Melissa High School recorded the highest enrollment of 1,315 students in the 2021-22 school year.

Education in Texas is often a hot button issue, especially as test scores lag behind other states.

"The problems commonly cited are flaws in the school financing system, relatively low teacher salary, poor test performance by students... dropouts from traditional schools in favor of charter schools... gun violence, and mental health issues," claimed the Texas Almanac.

Enrollment in Melissa ISD Over 3 Years
08001,6002,4003,2004,0004,8002021-222020-212019-204,8744,8744,1044,1043,5803,580

2021-22 School Enrollment Breakdown for Melissa ISD

SchoolTotal Enrollment
Melissa High School1,315
Melissa Middle School1,117
Harry McKillop Elementary School834
Willow Wood Elementary School738
North Creek Elementary School723
Melissa Ridge Education Center147

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Texas State Executive - State Board of EducationMelissa Independent School District

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