Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Malta Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Malta Elementary School serves the western part of Malta, IL, covering an area of approximately 44.5 square miles. Most families live within a 10 to 12-minute drive, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 5.7 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Malta Elementary School's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Malta Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malta Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
38%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malta Elementary School's ranking?
Malta Elementary School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Malta Elementary School?
293 students attend Malta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Malta Elementary School students are Black, 37% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Malta Elementary School?
Malta Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Malta Elementary School offer ?
Malta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Malta Elementary School part of?
Malta Elementary School is part of Dekalb CUSD 428 School District.
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