Top Rankings
Malta K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 492 students in Malta K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Malta K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
492 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Malta K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% American Indian
10%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2020. View full 28-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
77%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,624 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,892
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,624
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Malta K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malta 6-7-8
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Malta High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malta K-12 Schools?
Malta K-12 Schools manages 4 public schools serving 492 students.
What is the rank of Malta K-12 Schools?
Malta K-12 Schools is ranked #118 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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 Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malta K-12 Schools?
77% of Malta K-12 Schools students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malta K-12 Schools?
Malta K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Malta K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,624 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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