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Malta 6-7-8

Summary:

Malta 6-7-8 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Malta, MT, with a total enrollment of 117 students. The school is part of the Malta K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 149 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Malta 6-7-8 consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, particularly in reading, with 66.06% of students proficient or better compared to 52.63% for the district and 46.03% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.6 over the past three years, and spends $10,856 per student, which is higher than the national average. However, the school's racial diversity has declined in recent years, with the percentage of White students increasing from 74.53% in 2021-2022 to 72.65% in 2022-2023.

Compared to the nearby Dodson 7-8 in the Dodson K-12 district, Malta 6-7-8 has significantly higher academic performance and a lower student-teacher ratio, highlighting the disparities in educational resources and outcomes between schools in different districts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 High School Lane
       Malta, MT  59538

(406) 654-2225

District: Malta K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
59th of 187 Montana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,570 Help


Students who attend Malta 6-7-8 usually attend:

High:    Malta High School

Feeder schools for Malta 6-7-8:

Elementary:    Loring Colony School
    Malta K-5

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.6%
American Indian:
12.8%
Two or more races:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Malta 6-7-8 ranks better than 68.4% of middle schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Malta 6-7-8 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (72.6%), American Indian (12.8%), two or more races (12%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Malta 6-7-8 is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Malta 6-7-8 employs 8.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Malta 6-7-8 is $12,570.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Malta 6-7-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Malta 6-7-8 59th of 187 Montana public middle schools. (See Malta 6-7-8 in the ranking list.)

Malta K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Malta K-12 Schools 149th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Malta 6-7-8

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.16 127th 171 25.7%
2005 57.28 76th 164 53.7%
2006 59.36 61st 146 58.2%
2007 74.15 23rd 147 84.4%
2008 58.03 64th 149 57.0%
2009 55.94 79th 147 46.3%
2010 51.51 95th 156 39.1%
2011 50.20 103rd 161 36.0%
2012 69.16 38th 156 75.6%
2013 63.18 60th 159 62.3%
2015 59.31 44th 156 71.8%
2016 48.38 41st 81 49.4%
2021 57.14 80th 200 60.0%
2022 67.03 60th 190 68.4%
2023 65.86 59th 187 68.4%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Malta 6-7-8

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 90 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 98
2001 88 0 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 99
2002 90 0 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 107
2003 90 0 0 2 15 n/a n/a 0 107
2004 93 0 2 4 10 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 97 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 104
2006 92 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 98
2007 96 0 1 1 7 n/a n/a 0 105
2008 88 0 1 0 16 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 56 0 1 2 22 n/a n/a 0 81
2010 94 1 0 3 25 n/a n/a 0 123
2011 88 1 0 4 27 0 0 0 120
2012 82 0 0 3 22 0 3 0 110
2013 81 0 0 2 20 0 4 0 107
2014 89 0 0 2 11 0 8 0 110
2015 87 0 0 2 13 0 4 0 106
2016 85 0 0 4 13 0 9 0 111
2017 82 0 1 5 13 0 12 0 113
2018 84 0 1 5 10 0 12 0 112
2019 89 0 0 6 9 0 7 0 111
2020 81 0 0 9 9 0 7 0 106
2021 84 0 0 9 10 0 6 0 109
2022 79 0 0 6 10 0 11 0 106
2023 85 0 0 3 15 0 14 0 117

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Malta 6-7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 98 7.3 13.4 38.8
2001 99 7.0 14.1 33.3
2002 107 7.3 14.7 51.4
2003 107 7.3 14.7 51.4
2004 109 7.2 15.1 49.5
2005 104 9.0 11.6 48.1
2006 98 8.6 11.4 52
2007 105 7.6 13.8 51.4
2008 105 7.6 13.8 44.8
2009 81 7.0 11.6 48.1
2010 123 8.7 14.0 50.4
2011 120 9.2 12.9 45
2012 110 8.6 12.7 47.3
2013 107 8.7 12.2 52.3
2014 110 8.0 13.7 59.1
2015 106 9.0 11.7 48.1
2016 111 9.0 12.3 45
2017 113 9.0 12.4 40.7
2018 112 8.8 12.6 47.3
2019 111 9.1 12.0 41.4
2020 106 8.4 12.5 52.8
2021 109 8.8 12.3 n/a
2022 106 9.1 11.5 n/a
2023 117 8.5 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Malta 6-7-8

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 98 7.3 13.4 38.8
2001 99 7.0 14.1 33.3
2002 107 7.3 14.7 51.4
2003 107 7.3 14.7 51.4
2004 109 7.2 15.1 49.5
2005 104 9.0 11.6 48.1
2006 98 8.6 11.4 52
2007 105 7.6 13.8 51.4
2008 105 7.6 13.8 44.8
2009 81 7.0 11.6 48.1
2010 123 8.7 14.0 50.4
2011 120 9.2 12.9 45
2012 110 8.6 12.7 47.3
2013 107 8.7 12.2 52.3
2014 110 8.0 13.7 59.1
2015 106 9.0 11.7 48.1
2016 111 9.0 12.3 45
2017 113 9.0 12.4 40.7
2018 112 8.8 12.6 47.3
2019 111 9.1 12.0 41.4
2020 106 8.4 12.5 52.8
2021 109 8.8 12.3 n/a
2022 106 9.1 11.5 n/a
2023 117 8.5 13.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Malta 6-7-8

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,856
2021 $14,020
2022 $12,831
2023 $12,570

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Malta 6-7-8

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students111117
 5.4%
African American00
American Indian915
 66.7%
Asian00
Hispanic63
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White8985
 4.5%
Two or More Races714
 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malta 6-7-8

Malta 6-7-8 ranks 59th of 187 Montana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended Malta 6-7-8.

Students who attend Malta 6-7-8 usually go on to attend Malta High School

Students at Malta 6-7-8 are 73% White, 13% American Indian, 12% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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