East Cardinal Middle School
4390 FM 545, Melissa, TX 75454 · (972) 837-2411
Rating history
2026 is the first year East Cardinal Middle School received an A–F rating.
TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.
What makes up the 2026 grade
How students scored on STAAR tests.
How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.
How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.
Students and teachers
From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).
Is a home zoned here?
Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Melissa ISD (district website).
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Nearby schools
Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.
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Questions about East Cardinal Middle School
What is East Cardinal Middle School’s TEA rating?
East Cardinal Middle School earned an A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026.
What grades does East Cardinal Middle School serve?
Grades 6–8. It’s part of Melissa ISD, at 4390 FM 545 in Melissa.
Which homes are zoned to East Cardinal Middle School?
Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Melissa ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.
Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.