For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 161 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
161 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
10,712 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 332 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.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
5%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2002–2020. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
82%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,950 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,373 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,950
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,373
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Terry K-12 Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terry High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Terry Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: 7-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Terry School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terry K-12 Schools?
Terry K-12 Schools manages 3 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Terry K-12 Schools?
Terry K-12 Schools is ranked #267 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Terry K-12 Schools?
82% of Terry K-12 Schools students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $16,373 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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