Serving 33 students in grades 7-12, Malta Bend High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 33 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Malta Bend High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Malta Bend High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Malta Bend High School is ranked #505 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Malta Bend High School?
The graduation rate of Malta Bend High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Malta Bend High School?
33 students attend Malta Bend High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Malta Bend High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Malta Bend High School?
Malta Bend High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Malta Bend High School offer ?
Malta Bend High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Malta Bend High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 33 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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