Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Melissa ISD

Harry McKillop Elementary

3509 Liberty Way, Melissa, TX 75454 · (972) 837-2632

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93 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 93).
1,016students
19.2students per teacher
95.7%attendance
1stof 5 Melissa ISD elementary schools
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BBBCBARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Harry McKillop Elementary has earned an A in 6 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

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

Student achievementA · 93

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressA · 91

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsA · 93

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Harry McKillop Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Melissa ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level91%
Meets grade level75%
Melissa ISD elementary schools: 69.5%
Masters grade level50%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

1,016students in 2024–25Up 8% from 944 the year before
19.2students per teacher53 full-time teachers
22.9average class sizeMelissa ISD elementary schools: 20.2
3.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,368average teacher base pay
12.4%from low-income familiesMelissa ISD elementary schools: 18.6%
14.1%English learners
5.7%in gifted & talented
7.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 50.2%Asian 15.6%Hispanic 13%African American 12.7%Two or More Races 8%

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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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Harry McKillop Elementary.

Under constructionSH 5 widening, Melissa–AnnaEarly 2027 (TxDOT est. March 2027) · 1.1 mi away Opening soonMethodist Legacy ER MelissaNov 2026 (Methodist target) · 1.5 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

–Melissa Ridge Education CenterMelissa ISD · 1.1 mi BHighland ElementaryMelissa ISD · 87 · 1.4 mi BNorth Creek ElementaryMelissa ISD · 89 · 1.7 mi BSumeer ElementaryMelissa ISD · 88 · 1.9 mi CJudith L Harlow ElementaryAnna ISD · 72 · 2.4 mi BRuth and Harold Frazier ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 81 · 3.1 mi PPinnacle Montessori of MelissaPrivate · PK–1 · 1.2 mi
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Questions about Harry McKillop Elementary

What is Harry McKillop Elementary’s TEA rating?

Harry McKillop Elementary earned an A (93 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (93) in 2025.

What grades does Harry McKillop Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Melissa ISD, at 3509 Liberty Way in Melissa.

How many students go to Harry McKillop Elementary?

1,016 students in 2024–25, up 8% from 944 the year before. There are about 19 students for every teacher.

How does Harry McKillop Elementary compare with other Melissa ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 5 Melissa ISD elementary schools. 40% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Harry McKillop Elementary?

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.