Malta Independent School District (Isd)

Malta Independent School District (ISD) is a small school district in Texas that serves the community of Malta. The district has only one school, Malta Elementary, which provides education for students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. Despite its small size, Malta Elementary stands out as a high-performing school within the district, consistently ranking among the top 1,000 elementary schools in Texas.

Malta Elementary boasts a diverse student population, with representation from various racial and ethnic groups, including white, African American, Hispanic, Native American, and students of two or more races. The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with STAAR test scores that generally exceed the state averages, especially in reading and mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.38% of 3rd-grade students at Malta Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%.

In addition to its strong academic performance, Malta Elementary stands out for its efficient use of resources. The school spends $6,958 per student, which is relatively low compared to the state average, and it maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the national average. This efficient resource allocation likely contributes to the school's ability to provide a high-quality education to its students. While the school performs well overall, there are a few areas, such as 4th-grade reading and 5th-grade science, where its performance is closer to or slightly below the state average, suggesting room for further improvement.