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Terry K-12 Schools

215 E Park
Terry, MT 59349
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Terry K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 153 students in Terry K-12 Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Terry K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
839 Schools
# Students
153 Students
149,233 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Terry K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#190 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
37%
45-49%
46%
21-39%
37%
(20-21)
≥50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.40
% American Indian
6%
10%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
81%
77%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,307 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,307
$15,312
Spending / Student
$15,614
$15,401

Best Terry K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terry High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Terry Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: 7-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Terry School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Terry K-12 Schools?
Terry K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 153 students.
What is the rank of Terry K-12 Schools?
Terry K-12 Schools is ranked #268 out of 333 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Terry K-12 Schools?
81% of Terry K-12 Schools students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Terry K-12 Schools?
Terry K-12 Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Terry K-12 Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MT)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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