Malta 6-7-8
Tel:
(406) 654-2225
Malta 6-7-8 serves 112 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Malta 6-7-8 placed in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Top Placements
Malta 6-7-8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Malta 6-7-8's student population of 112 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 112 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Malta 6-7-8 is ranked within the top 30% of all 718 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Malta 6-7-8 is 0.42, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.37. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #165 out of 718 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 9% | 11% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 5% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 75% | 78% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.37 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Malta K-12 Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Malta 6-7-8 is Malta High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Dodson 7-8 (17.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Malta K-5 (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Malta Malta High School Grades: 9-12 | 137 students
0.0 miles
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002 0.0 9-12 137 - Malta Malta K-5 Grades: PK-5 | 231 students
0.5 miles
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320 0.5 PK-5 231 - Dodson Dodson 7-8 Grades: 7-8 | 16 students
17.2 miles
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362 17.2 7-8 16 - Dodson Dodson School Grades: PK-6 | 42 students
17.2 miles
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362 17.2 PK-6 42 - Dodson Dodson High School Grades: 9-12 | 27 students
17.3 miles
124 First Ave W
Dodson, MT 59524
(406) 383-4362 17.3 9-12 27
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