Top Rankings
Malta Bend R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 67 students in Malta Bend R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Malta Bend R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
67 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Malta Bend R-V School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#300 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,194 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,851 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,194
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,851
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Malta Bend R-V School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malta Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Gr: PK-6 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Malta Bend High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Linn
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Malta Bend, MO 65339
(660) 595-2371
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malta Bend R-V School District?
Malta Bend R-V School District manages 2 public schools serving 67 students.
What is the rank of Malta Bend R-V School District?
Malta Bend R-V School District is ranked #362 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malta Bend R-V School District?
96% of Malta Bend R-V School District students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malta Bend R-V School District?
Malta Bend R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Malta Bend R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,851 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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