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 is 1 public high school serving 128 students in Malta K-12 Schools. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Montana.
Public High School in Malta K-12 School have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Montana public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Public High School in Malta K-12 School have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Montana average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Malta High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Montana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public high school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
188 Schools
# Students
492 Students
44,620 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
3,226 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.39
% American Indian
10%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
77%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
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
Spending
$8 MM
$2,389 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,892
$16,573
Spending / Student
$16,624
$16,214
Best Malta K-12 Schools Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Recent Articles
How Often Does Your Child's School Change Teachers Between Grade Levels?
Learn how teacher movement between grade levels affects continuity, experience, instruction, and school stability, plus the questions parents should ask about staffing patterns before choosing a public school today.
The School Pickup Test: What Arrival and Dismissal Reveal About a Public School
Discover what school arrival and dismissal reveal about safety, supervision, organization, communication, student behavior, transportation, and school climate before choosing the right public school for your child and family.
Should Siblings Attend the Same Public School?
Should siblings attend the same public school? Learn when academic needs, learning styles, programs, social fit, support services, and individual interests may make different schools better choices for children.
