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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,511 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.
Public Schools in Malakoff Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
1,511 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Malakoff Independent School District, which is ranked #225 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#228 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
54%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
61%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,915 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,181 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,915
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,181
$14,079
Best Malakoff Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tool Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 S Tool Dr
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Kemp, TX 75143
(903) 432-2637
Gr: PK-4 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Malakoff Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 N Terry
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1964
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Malakoff J High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15201 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-0264
Gr: 7-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Malakoff High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14701 Fm 3062
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1527
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Cedar St
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1968
Malakoff, TX 75148
(903) 489-1968
Gr: 5-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Malakoff Independent School District?
Malakoff Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,511 students.
What is the rank of Malakoff Independent School District?
Malakoff Independent School District is ranked #225 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Malakoff Independent School District?
61% of Malakoff Independent School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Malakoff Independent School District?
Malakoff Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, 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 $14,181 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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