District Overview
Located at 1904 Cooper in Melissa, Texas, Melissa ISD is an active, traditional public school district serving the growing educational needs of a fringe town community within the broader Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. Across its seven operational campuses, the district offers a comprehensive educational pathway spanning from early childhood pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. In the 2024–2025 academic year, Melissa ISD serves 7,735 students, demonstrating strong, balanced enrollment throughout elementary, middle, and high school levels as it prepares local youth for higher education and future careers.

Reflecting the evolving demographics of North Texas, the district supports a diverse student body that includes 3,234 White, 1,352 Hispanic, 1,290 Black, 1,268 Asian, and 542 multiracial students, alongside American Indian and Pacific Islander peers. Academic and operational excellence is underpinned by a robust staffing context of over 1,960 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel, including approximately 966 full-time classroom teachers, 107 instructional aides, and nearly 889 dedicated support staff members. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further information about district initiatives can contact Melissa ISD directly at (972) 837-2411 or visit their official website at www.melissaisd.org.
7
Total Schools
7,735
Total Students
966.3
Full-Time Teachers
8.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MELISSA ISD
Demographic Student Count
White3,234
Hispanic1,352
Black1,290
Asian1,268
Two or More542
American Indian40
Pacific Islander9
  • White
    3,234 (41.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1,352 (17.5%)
  • Black
    1,290 (16.7%)
  • Asian
    1,268 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    542 (7.0%)
  • American Indian
    40 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    9 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in MELISSA ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other5
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:7
Students:7,735*
Teachers (FTE):966.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.0
Schools in MELISSA ISD
Found 11 Schools