Best Public Schools in Malta, ID


Summary:

The city of Malta, Idaho is home to two schools - Raft River Junior/Senior High School and Raft River Elementary School. These schools serve students from kindergarten through 12th grade and are part of the Cassia County Joint District.

Raft River Elementary School stands out as a high-performing institution, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in ISAT Math and English Language Arts assessments. In contrast, Raft River Junior/Senior High School lags behind in ISAT Math proficiency, though it maintains a strong 92.9% 4-year graduation rate. The elementary school also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting potential socioeconomic disparities between the two school populations.

While both schools have similar per-student spending, Raft River Elementary School has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.6, compared to 10.8 at the junior/senior high school. Additionally, the elementary school faces a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6%, which may be an area of concern requiring further investigation and targeted interventions.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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