Summary:
The Malta Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single elementary school, Malta Elementary, a small rural school with 223 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade, located in a community where about 46% of students are economically disadvantaged.
Malta Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, ranking in the top 20% of all Texas elementary schools (80th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year. The school shows a clear upward trend, improving from the 76th percentile three years ago. Its most remarkable strength is in the upper grades, where 6th graders achieve exceptional results: 91.67% proficiency in Reading and 83.33% in Mathematics, dramatically outperforming state averages of 53.52% and 38.57%, respectively. This "late bloomer" effect suggests the school excels at preparing students for middle school. Science instruction is also a standout, with 5th graders scoring 48% proficiency versus the state average of 29.57%.
Despite operating on a lean budget of $6,958 per student—well below the Texas average—the school achieves top-quartile results, indicating highly efficient use of resources. The student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1 supports a personalized learning environment. While year-over-year scores can fluctuate due to the small student population, the overall trajectory is positive. The district itself ranks 111th out of 951 Texas districts (88th percentile), earning a 4-star rating. For parents, Malta Elementary offers a strong, efficient, and consistently improving education, with particular excellence in upper elementary grades and science.
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