Malta 6-7-8

Malta K-12 Schools
1 High School Lane
Malta, MT 59538
117 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Malta 6-7-8, located at 1 High School Lane in Malta, Montana, serves as the intermediate hub for students in the Malta Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary education and the rigors of high school by focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of pre-adolescents. By housing grades 6, 7, and 8 together, the institution creates a specialized learning environment designed to foster student independence, critical thinking, and character development during these formative middle years.

The school is an integral part of the small, close-knit Malta community, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where teachers and staff can provide personalized attention to their students. In addition to a core academic curriculum, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective opportunities that encourage students to explore new interests. By maintaining a strong connection to the local community and the nearby high school, Malta 6-7-8 works to ensure that its students are well-prepared for the transition to secondary education and beyond.
117
Total Students
8.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    85 (72.6 %)
  • American Indian
    15 (12.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (12.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Malta K-12 Schools
Phone: (406)654-2225
Website: http://www.malta.k12.mt.us/domain/13
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 38
Grade 8 33
Gender Ratio