Harry McKillop El vs Melissa Ridge Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.7 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 Ridge Education Center
Melissa · Public other · Grades PK–PK
291 students
| Measure | Harry McKillop El Melissa, Texas | Melissa Ridge Education Center Melissa, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #303 of 4,686 | – |
| National rank | #5027 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 1,016 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 77% | – |
| city | Melissa | Melissa |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harry McKillop El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 19.9%).
- •Melissa Ridge Education Center does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.5).
- •Harry McKillop El is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 291.
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 Ridge Education Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harry McKillop El and Melissa Ridge Education Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Melissa and Melissa in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry McKillop El: 1,016. Melissa Ridge Education Center: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry McKillop El and Melissa Ridge Education Center rank in Texas?
Harry McKillop El is 303rd of 4,686 and Melissa Ridge Education Center is unranked among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).