Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Melissa ISD

Willow Wood Elementary

5780 Parkdale Dr, McKinney, TX 75071

A
92 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 0 points of 2025 (A 92).
855students
16.3students per teacher
95.6%attendance
2ndof 5 Melissa ISD elementary schools
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DBADARings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Willow Wood Elementary has earned an A in 5 of its 5 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 · 92

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

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

Closing the gapsA · 91

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

How students did on STAAR

Share of Willow Wood 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 level46%

Students and teachers

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

855students in 2024–25Up 23% from 694 the year before
16.3students per teacher52 full-time teachers
19.5average class sizeMelissa ISD elementary schools: 20.2
2.5 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$63,173average teacher base pay
19.1%from low-income familiesMelissa ISD elementary schools: 18.6%
20.7%English learners
4.3%in gifted & talented
7.5%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 31.9%Asian 29.8%African American 19.6%Hispanic 13%Two or More Races 5.3%

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 Willow Wood Elementary.

ApprovedTexas Health McKinney hospitalEarly 2029 (Texas Health estimate) · 1.4 mi away Opening soonMethodist Legacy ER MelissaNov 2026 (Methodist target) · 1.8 mi away

Nearby schools

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

DNaomi Press ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 68 · 1.9 mi –Melissa Ridge Education CenterMelissa ISD · 2.3 mi BRuth and Harold Frazier ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 81 · 2.5 mi AHarry McKillop ElementaryMelissa ISD · 93 · 3.3 mi DJose de Jesus and Maria Luisa Vega ElementaryMcKinney ISD · 69 · 3.8 mi PPinnacle Montessori of MelissaPrivate · PK–1 · 2.1 mi
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Questions about Willow Wood Elementary

What is Willow Wood Elementary’s TEA rating?

Willow Wood Elementary earned an A (92 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (92) in 2025.

What grades does Willow Wood Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Melissa ISD, at 5780 Parkdale Dr in McKinney.

How many students go to Willow Wood Elementary?

855 students in 2024–25, up 23% from 694 the year before. There are about 16 students for every teacher.

How does Willow Wood Elementary compare with other Melissa ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 2nd of 5 Melissa ISD elementary schools. 40% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Willow Wood 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.