Melissa ISD is a rural school district in North Texas in Collin County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 38.2% white and 18.1% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Non-metropolitan Fast Growing
NCES Type
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$63,729
in 2025,
up
$16,726
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,509per year
+$15,234
since 2015
State199thof 1,081
Region37thof 102
Peers3rdof 31
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,198per year
+$17,054
since 2015
State173rdof 1,182
Region36thof 109
Peers4thof 34
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,258per year
+$17,084
since 2015
State282ndof 1,191
Region53rdof 109
Peers9thof 34
All teachers
$63,729per year
+$16,726
since 2015
State240thof 1,201
Region41stof 110
Peers5thof 34
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,509per year
State199thof 1,081
Region37thof 102
Peers3rdof 31
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,198per year
State173rdof 1,182
Region36thof 109
Peers4thof 34
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,258per year
State282ndof 1,191
Region53rdof 109
Peers9thof 34
All teachers
$63,729per year
State240thof 1,201
Region41stof 110
Peers5thof 34
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.