- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Malta, MT
Malta 6-7-8
Federal NCES profile for Malta 6-7-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 301758000544
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Malta 6-7-8 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Malta · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 111
- students enrolled
Malta 6-7-8 has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Malta 6-7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Malta, MT.
School address
District: Malta K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301758000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Malta 6-7-8 held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 8.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 301758000544 · Malta, MT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
111 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Malta K-5 (246 students)
Malta 6-7-8 held near 115 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.6 → 8.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Malta 6-7-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Malta K-5
Malta K-5
246 students
- Malta High Sch
Malta High School
128 students
- This school
Malta 6-7-8
111 students
- Loring Colony 7
Loring Colony School
7 students
What this shows Malta 6-7-8 reports 111 students on the CCD universe file.
How Malta 6-7-8 compares
Malta 6-7-8 held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 66% in Montana - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,218
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Two or More 11.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Malta 6-7-8 is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Malta K-12 Schools reports $13,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Malta 6-7-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta K-5 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malta High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loring Colony School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Malta 6-7-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 7
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~111 students)
Frequently asked questions about Malta 6-7-8
How many students attend Malta 6-7-8?
Malta 6-7-8 has 111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Malta, MT. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Malta 6-7-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Malta 6-7-8 is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Malta 6-7-8?
The largest demographic group at Malta 6-7-8 is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Malta, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Malta 6-7-8?
Malta 6-7-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Malta 6-7-8 rank among public schools in Malta?
By Resource Investment Index, Malta 6-7-8 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Malta, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Malta K-12 Schools?
Besides Malta 6-7-8, Malta K-12 Schools also operates Malta K-5 (246 students), Malta High School (128 students), and Loring Colony School (7 students). See the Malta K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.