Malta Elementary School serves 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Malta Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 219 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Malta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Malta Elementary School's student population of 219 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
219 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Malta Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Malta Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2205 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
5%
53%

Black
2%
13%

White
88%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Malta Elementary School's ranking?
Malta Elementary School is ranked #2205 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Malta Elementary School often compared to?
Malta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dekalb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Malta Elementary School?
219 students attend Malta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Malta Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malta Elementary School?
Malta Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Malta Elementary School offer ?
Malta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Malta Elementary School part of?
Malta Elementary School is part of Malta Independent School District.
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