Top Rankings
Malakoff Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,441 students in Malakoff Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Malakoff Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,441 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Malakoff Independent School District, which is ranked #177 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
22%
53%
% Black
10%
13%
% White
63%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,591 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,870 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,591
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,870
$14,116
Best Malakoff Independent School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Malakoff Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
106 N Cedar
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Terry
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Tool Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 S Tool Dr
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Grades: PK-5
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Malakoff High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Grades: 9-12
| 402 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Malakoff Alternative Program (Map)
Alternative School
1209 W Royall Blvd
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-4132
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Cedar St
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1152
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1152
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malakoff Independent School District?
Malakoff Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,441 students.
What is the rank of Malakoff Independent School District?
Malakoff Independent School District is ranked #177 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malakoff Independent School District?
63% of Malakoff Independent School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malakoff Independent School District?
Malakoff Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Malakoff Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,870 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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