Elementary Schools in Malta K-12 Schools

Summary:

The Malta K-12 Schools district in Montana is home to two elementary schools: Malta K-5 and Loring Colony School. While both serve elementary grades, the data reveals a stark contrast in their performance and overall quality.

Malta K-5 appears to be the standout school in the district, with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a lower free/reduced lunch rate compared to Loring Colony School. Malta K-5 has a statewide ranking that has fluctuated between 72nd and 213rd out of 401 Montana elementary schools, with a current ranking of 213rd. In contrast, Loring Colony School has a much lower statewide ranking, currently at 398th out of 401 Montana elementary schools.

The performance gap is also evident in the schools' test scores. Malta K-5 has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.71%), Mathematics (36%), and Science (48.78%) compared to the Malta K-12 Schools district and the state of Montana averages. In contrast, Loring Colony School has a 0% proficiency rate in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly lower than the district and state averages. This stark contrast in performance highlights the need for targeted support and intervention to ensure all students in the Malta K-12 Schools district receive a quality education.

District Detail

1 HS Lane S 9th St W
Malta, MT 59538

(406) 654-1871

SchoolDigger Rank:
258^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 492

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Malta K-5	Public	PK, KG-8	706 South 3rd Avenue East	Malta	59538	Phillips County	Malta K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 654-2320	246	19	13.0	58.9%	195 (79.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.3%)	49.1	213^th of 401 public elementary schools	46.9%		70.3	72^nd of 212 public elementary schools	66.0%	141	38.7	36.0	$14,326
Loring Colony School	Public	PK, KG-8	6888 Turner Cutacross Rd	Loring	59537	Phillips County	Malta K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(406) 674-5525	7	0	6.0		7 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.5	398^th of 401 public elementary schools	0.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	$14,463

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dodson K-12	17.25 mi	3	367^th
Saco Elementary	25.65 mi	2	38^th
Saco High School	25.65 mi	1	208^th
Whitewater K-12 Schools	30.49 mi	3	36^th
Hinsdale Elementary	36.64 mi	2	338^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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