B+
Above Average
78/100

Malta High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1 High School Lane, Malta, MT 59538
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 35% · Math 35% proficient · 54th percentile in Montana
Graduation
A+
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Montana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
122
Students
enrolled
10.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%54/100reading 40th percentile, math 67th percentile among Montana high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%90/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Montana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Montana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−13 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency35% (−4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+12 pts vs. state avg 83%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Montana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White30%30%reading -21 pts, math -7 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1 High School Lane
City Malta
ZIP Code 59538
District 3017580
NCES School ID 301758000546
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 59538

Understanding the community around Malta High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,670
Per Capita Income $33,837
Poverty Rate 0.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%
High School or Higher 93.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $179,400
Median Rent $550
Owner-Occupied 79.9%
Renter-Occupied 20.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Malta High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.4%
American Indian 10.7%
Two or More Races 8.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 122
Teachers (FTE) 11.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Malta High School?
Malta High School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Malta High School?
Malta High School has 122 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1.
What grades does Malta High School serve?
Malta High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Malta High School receive per student?
Malta High School receives $13,847 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Malta High School in 59538 ▼
Avg Home Value
$243,058
Avg Monthly Rent
$882
1-Year Change
+1.5%
% Renters
20.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026