Top Rankings
Malta K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 485 students in Malta K-12 Schools School District. 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
485 Students
149,768 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
10,949 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Malta K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.40
# American Indian Students
46 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
2 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
373 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
77%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
39
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
41
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
11,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,120 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,062 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,120
$15,257
Spending / Student
$14,062
$15,346
Best Malta K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malta 6-7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2225
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Malta K-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 South 3rd Avenue East
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2320
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Loring Colony School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6888 Turner Cutacross Rd
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 674-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 6 students
Rank: #44.
Malta High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Malta, MT 59538
(406) 654-2002
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malta K-12 Schools School District?
Malta K-12 Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 485 students.
What is the rank of Malta K-12 Schools School District?
Malta K-12 Schools School District is ranked #138 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (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 School District?
77% of Malta K-12 Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malta K-12 Schools School District?
Malta K-12 Schools School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,062 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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