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Loring Colony School
Elementary School · Malta K-12 Schools · Malta, MT
A Malta K-12 Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
PO Box 670, Malta, MT 59538
Academics
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2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 3-year record (2010–2012).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2012) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2010-2012)
Based on 6 test records from MT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Loring Colony School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,833
Median home value
$174,500
Median rent
$677/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 59538; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Malta K-12 Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malta K-5Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Malta K-12 Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- District spending per student
- $13,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Loring Colony School is listed in Malta K-12 Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Loring Colony School
Loring Colony School is a public elementary school in Malta, MT, part of Malta K-12 Schools, serving approximately 6 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Loring Colony School
What grades does Loring Colony School serve?
Loring Colony School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Loring Colony School?
Loring Colony School has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loring Colony School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loring Colony School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Loring Colony School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Loring Colony School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2012).
Is Loring Colony School a charter school?
No, Loring Colony School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Loring Colony School a Title I school?
No, Loring Colony School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 6
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Phillips County
- Phone
- (406) 674-5525
- Area population (ZIP 59538)
- 2,842
- Area median age
- 44
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 59538; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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