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Terry K-12 Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 153 students in Terry K-12 Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Terry K-12 Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), 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
843 Schools
# Students
153 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Terry K-12 Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 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
#181 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)25%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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 $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,307
$15,263
Spending / Student
$15,614
$15,352
Best Terry K-12 Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Terry Middle School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Grades: 7-8
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Terry School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Terry, MT 59349
(406) 635-5533
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Terry K-12 Schools School District?
Terry K-12 Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 153 students.
What is the rank of Terry K-12 Schools School District?
Terry K-12 Schools School District is ranked #230 out of 347 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 School District?
81% of Terry K-12 Schools School District 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 School District?
Terry K-12 Schools School District 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,614 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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