Harry McKillop El vs Melissa Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry McKillop El
Melissa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,016 students
Melissa Middle
Melissa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,741 students
| Measure | Harry McKillop El Melissa, Texas | Melissa Middle Melissa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #303 of 4,686 | #143 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #5027 of 50,301 | #1806 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,016 | 1,741 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 1,741 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 75% |
| city | Melissa | Melissa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry McKillop El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 78.1).
- •Harry McKillop El does better on math proficiency (77% vs 75%).
- •Harry McKillop El does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 65%).
- •Melissa Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.5).
- •Melissa Middle is the larger school with 1,741 students compared with 1,016.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harry McKillop El better than Melissa Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Harry McKillop El ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harry McKillop El and Melissa Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melissa and Melissa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry McKillop El: 1,016. Melissa Middle: 1,741. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry McKillop El and Melissa Middle rank in Texas?
Harry McKillop El is 303rd of 4,686 and Melissa Middle is 143rd of 1,684 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).