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Malta K-5

Summary:

Malta K-5 is an elementary school located in Malta, Montana, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 255 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 K-5 has consistently performed better than the state average on Montana state tests in Mathematics, Reading, and Science, with proficiency rates of 40.35%, 42.61%, and 53.66% respectively in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to the state averages of 36.59%, 46.03%, and 37.03%. The school has maintained a relatively strong statewide ranking among Montana elementary schools, ranging from 98th out of 356 schools in 2020-2021 to 124th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023, placing it in the top third of elementary schools in the state. Additionally, Malta K-5 has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 14 students per teacher over the past three school years.

In comparison, the nearby Dodson School, which is part of the Dodson K-12 district, has significantly lower academic performance, with proficiency rates of just 7.14% in Mathematics and 10.71% in Reading in the 2022-2023 school year. This highlights the stark contrast in educational outcomes between the two schools, despite their relatively close proximity. Malta K-5's statewide ranking has also shown a positive trend over the years, improving from 207th out of 247 Montana elementary schools in 2010-2011 to 124th out of 332 schools in 2022-2023, suggesting the school has been making consistent efforts to enhance its educational quality and student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 706 South 3rd Avenue East
       Malta, MT  59538

(406) 654-2320

District: Malta K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,382 Help


Students who attend Malta K-5 usually attend:

Middle:    Malta 6-7-8
High:    Malta High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.3%
Two or more races:
11.0%
American Indian:
9.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Malta K-5 ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.3%), two or more races (11%), American Indian (9.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Malta K-5 is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Malta K-5 employs 19.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Malta K-5 is $12,382.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Malta K-5 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 K-5

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 58.56 97th 217 55.3%
2005 33.78 166th 218 23.9%
2006 36.60 180th 234 23.1%
2007 32.90 194th 230 15.7%
2008 46.95 125th 194 35.6%
2009 48.35 123rd 190 35.3%
2010 38.70 179th 241 25.7%
2011 26.72 207th 247 16.2%
2012 51.52 145th 244 40.6%
2013 54.64 134th 246 45.5%
2015 45.94 164th 287 42.9%
2016 39.24 123rd 191 35.6%
2021 75.65 98th 356 72.5%
2022 73.40 102nd 329 69.0%
2023 64.68 124th 332 62.7%
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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 K-5

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 322 1 1 0 10 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 271 3 1 1 42 n/a n/a 0 318
2002 230 0 1 7 53 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 230 0 1 7 53 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 216 0 1 9 59 n/a n/a 0 285
2005 199 0 1 10 45 n/a n/a 0 255
2006 209 0 0 5 41 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 178 0 0 9 56 n/a n/a 0 243
2008 204 0 0 8 63 n/a n/a 0 275
2009 211 0 0 8 45 n/a n/a 0 264
2010 191 1 1 3 46 n/a n/a 0 242
2011 160 0 0 8 31 0 18 0 217
2012 171 0 0 8 23 0 16 0 218
2013 168 0 0 11 23 0 13 0 215
2014 174 0 0 10 25 0 13 0 222
2015 177 0 0 12 27 0 15 0 231
2016 184 0 0 6 27 0 15 0 232
2017 196 0 0 4 26 0 19 0 245
2018 188 0 1 6 20 0 16 0 231
2019 175 0 0 8 19 0 23 0 225
2020 175 0 0 8 16 0 21 0 220
2021 163 0 0 8 22 0 23 0 216
2022 191 0 0 11 19 0 31 0 252
2023 192 0 0 10 25 0 28 0 255

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 K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 334 22.4 14.9 42.5
2001 318 24.1 13.2 36.2
2002 291 21.5 13.5 44.3
2003 291 21.5 13.5 44.3
2004 285 20.0 14.3 54
2005 255 20.7 12.3 54.9
2006 255 21.4 11.9 42.4
2007 243 20.0 12.2 53.5
2008 275 19.9 13.8 57.5
2009 264 19.9 13.3 58.3
2010 242 17.6 13.7 63.2
2011 217 16.0 13.5 59.9
2012 218 17.5 12.4 61.5
2013 215 16.5 12.9 50.7
2014 222 16.3 13.5 52.3
2015 231 17.0 13.5 48.1
2016 232 17.0 13.6 41.4
2017 245 17.1 14.2 45.7
2018 231 17.0 13.5 43.3
2019 225 17.1 13.0 46.7
2020 220 18.1 12.1 46.4
2021 216 17.0 12.6 n/a
2022 252 17.8 14.0 n/a
2023 255 19.2 13.2 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 K-5

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 334 22.4 14.9 42.5
2001 318 24.1 13.2 36.2
2002 291 21.5 13.5 44.3
2003 291 21.5 13.5 44.3
2004 285 20.0 14.3 54
2005 255 20.7 12.3 54.9
2006 255 21.4 11.9 42.4
2007 243 20.0 12.2 53.5
2008 275 19.9 13.8 57.5
2009 264 19.9 13.3 58.3
2010 242 17.6 13.7 63.2
2011 217 16.0 13.5 59.9
2012 218 17.5 12.4 61.5
2013 215 16.5 12.9 50.7
2014 222 16.3 13.5 52.3
2015 231 17.0 13.5 48.1
2016 232 17.0 13.6 41.4
2017 245 17.1 14.2 45.7
2018 231 17.0 13.5 43.3
2019 225 17.1 13.0 46.7
2020 220 18.1 12.1 46.4
2021 216 17.0 12.6 n/a
2022 252 17.8 14.0 n/a
2023 255 19.2 13.2 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 K-5

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,856
2021 $13,972
2022 $12,468
2023 $12,382

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Malta K-5

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students225255
 13.3%
African American00
American Indian1925
 31.6%
Asian00
Hispanic810
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White175192
 9.7%
Two or More Races2328
 21.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Malta K-5

Students who attend Malta K-5 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Malta 6-7-8
High : Malta High School

Malta K-5 ranks 124th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Malta K-5.

Students at Malta K-5 are 75% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% American Indian, 4% Hispanic.


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