Melissa Schools

What Melissa Schools does

Melissa Independent School District (Melissa ISD, d/b/a Melissa Schools) is a public PK-12 school district headquartered in Melissa, Texas (Collin County), operating eleven or more campus locations spanning Pre-Kindergarten, five elementary schools, a sixth-grade center, middle school, high school, a Fine Arts program, Athletics, Cardinal Renaissance Academy (alternative education), and an International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programme. The district serves resident families via zoned enrollment, with a secondary 'Become a Cardinal' out-of-district transfer program for non-resident applicants, and reports that approximately 50% of its graduates leave with college credits earned during high school.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 edtech and student information systems: Canvas for high school coursework, Toddle for IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, Google Classroom at other campuses, and Clever SSO for unified application access. Operational layers include PowerSchool Registration and Home Access Center (HAC) for enrollment and grade reporting, Frontline Education for HR/timekeeping/absences/recruiting, Eduphoria for assessment and curriculum planning, Ascender Portal (legacy HR), Tip411 for anonymous safety reporting, Centegix for incident response, Bark for Schools and AristotleK12 for online safety monitoring, and Stopfinder for bus routing. The 'Cardinal Way' culture and core values of integrity, loyalty, honesty, humility, and hope are central to district identity.

As a public school district, Melissa ISD does not charge tuition to residents; its revenue is generated through the Texas school finance formula (state and local property tax revenues, federal Title I funding, and categorical program grants). Auxiliary fees are nominal and cover transportation registration, activity passes, and out-of-district transfer participation. Marketing and enrollment are community-led via PTOs, the Melissa Education Foundation, the Booster Club, social media, and word-of-mouth, with a multi-channel digital presence across the district website, iOS/Android apps, and social platforms.

Name

Melissa Schools

Legal name

Melissa Independent School District

Website

https://melissaisd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Melissa Independent School District is a public PK-12 school district in Melissa, Texas, operating multiple campuses and an International Baccalaureate programme, serving resident families and out-of-district transfer students through zoned enrollment funded by state and local tax revenues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Early childhood education
• Career technical education
• Special education services
• International Baccalaureate programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Melissa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public School District Funding: As a public independent school district in Texas, Melissa ISD is primarily funded through Texas school finance formulas combining state and local tax revenues, federal funding (including Title I), and categorical program grants. No tuition is charged to district residents. Out-of-district transfer families may pay fees associated with the 'Become a Cardinal' program.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Melissa Schools is a public independent school district operating PK-12 academic, extracurricular, and student-support programs for residents of Melissa, Texas. It delivers instruction across elementary, middle, and high school campuses alongside specialized programs such as the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Fine Arts, Athletics, Special Education, and Dual Credit coursework through Collin College, supported by district-managed digital learning and safety platforms.

Product overview

Melissa ISD is a public school district based in Melissa, Texas, offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational program across multiple campuses. The district operates a platform-plus-programs model, with the core Melissa ISD brand encompassing individual schools (elementary through high school), specialized programs including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Cardinal Renaissance Academy, and supporting services such as the Home Access Center (HAC) for grade/attendance tracking, Clever single sign-on, and Canvas learning management system. The district also provides CTE programs, Fine Arts, Athletics, Special Education, transportation services via Stopfinder, and Cardinal Child Care for early learners. Recent notable achievements include state and national competition wins in athletics and fine arts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Melissa ISD PK-12 Public Education Comprehensive free public K-12 education from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade for district residents, delivered across elementary schools, the Sixth Grade Center, East Cardinal Middle School, Melissa High School, and Cardinal Renaissance Academy, with curriculum oversight, character development, and extracurricular programming.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for Melissa ISD students, providing an internationally recognized pre-university curriculum and college-preparatory rigor, with acceptance into the Diploma Programme separate from general enrollment.
• Cardinal Renaissance Academy Alternative educational academy within Melissa ISD offering specialized pathways and programs for students seeking non-traditional learning settings.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Career and Technical Education pathways providing students with practical skills and career preparation aligned to industry-recognized career clusters.
• Fine Arts Programs Comprehensive Fine Arts programming including band, theatre, visual arts, and other artistic disciplines delivered across all grade levels at Melissa ISD.
• Athletics Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of graduates earn college credits during high school
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Collin CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa ISD partners with Collin College to offer Dual Credit programs, allowing high school students to earn college credits while enrolled at Melissa High School. Students in Dual Credit access Collin College Canvas for their college-level coursework.
• Stopfinder (Transfinder)coreTechnology or IntegrationMelissa ISD uses the Stopfinder app to provide families with transportation route and stop information. This replaces the previous My Ride K-12 app. Families receive login access via the email on file with the district.
• Tip411coreTechnology or IntegrationTip411 provides Melissa ISD's anonymous reporting platform, allowing students, parents, and community members to submit anonymous tips via text message, app, or online. Campus-specific keywords (MELISSAHS, MISDCARDS, TIPMISD) route tips to appropriate personnel.
• Bark for SchoolscoreTechnology or IntegrationBark for Schools is an edtech tool that helps monitor online activity on MISD student accounts. Parents also have the option to activate the free Bark Parent Portal and add the Bark Kid app to monitor their child's phone.
• AristotleK12coreTechnology or IntegrationAristotleK12 is an internet filter that monitors online activity on district-managed devices and serves as a classroom management tool for teachers.
• CentegixcoreTechnology or IntegrationCentegix is a safety platform for rapid incident response that helps staff and emergency personnel minimize identification, notification, and response time in emergencies at Melissa ISD campuses.
• Melissa Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa ISD Police Department partners with the Melissa Police Department, Melissa Fire Department, Collin County Sheriff's Office, and Department of Public Safety for Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) training and broader emergency preparedness.
• Special Olympics TexascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa ISD hosted the 2026 Special Olympics Texas Summer Games (April 30 – May 2) and the 16th annual Special Olympics track meet (April 24), welcoming thousands of athletes, coaches, and volunteers to district venues including Melissa High School stadium, track, gymnasium, and Z-Plex Texas.
• Melissa Fire DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa ISD Police Department partners with Melissa Fire Department along with other local agencies for AAIR (Active Attack Integrated Response) training and emergency preparedness coordination.
• Collin County Sheriff's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa ISD Police Department partners with Collin County Sheriff's Office for AAIR training and regional emergency response coordination.
• Verizon MelissaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVerizon Melissa made a generous donation of 600 backpacks for Melissa ISD students, enabling the district to host a community backpack fill event to prepare students for the school year.
• Melissa Education FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Melissa Education Foundation (MEF) raises funds to support students, educators, and innovative opportunities across Melissa ISD. MEF is seeking a Development & Communications Coordinator and organizes events including the annual Melissa Open Golf Tournament.
• Melissa Booster ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Melissa Booster Club supports Melissa ISD Fine Arts and Athletic programs through fundraising events including the annual Melissa Open Golf Tournament. The club invites community participation to support Cardinal programs.
• ClevercoreTechnology or IntegrationClever is an SSO (single sign-on) system used by Melissa ISD that allows students, teachers, and parents to access multiple school applications and resources with one set of login credentials. It holds all apps students need for schoolwork.
• International Baccalaureate (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa ISD offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP, grades 6-8) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP, grades 11-12). Students use Toddle as the learning management system for IB programs. Acceptance into the IB Diploma Programme is separate from general enrollment.
• Department of Public SafetycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelissa ISD Police Department partners with the Department of Public Safety as part of the AAIR Train-the-Trainer course alongside local law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MelissaISD
• Facebookfacebook.com/melissaisd
• Instagraminstagram.com/melissa_schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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