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Terry Middle School

Public Grades 7-8

191^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 222 Montana Middle Schools

Better than 14% of Montana middle schools

Summary

Terry Middle School is a public middle school located in Terry, MT, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 21 students. The school is part of the Terry K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 270 out of 387 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

According to the key insights, Terry Middle School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in core subjects, has been consistently below the state averages over the past few years. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 28.57% in ELA, 4.76% in Mathematics, and 27.27% in Science, compared to the state averages of 43.09%, 36.77%, and 38.16%, respectively. The school's performance has also been below the district's average, indicating that it is underperforming compared to other schools within the Terry K-12 Schools district.

The analysis also reveals that Terry Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 60th out of 149 Montana middle schools in 2007-2008 to 191st out of 222 in 2024-2025. The school's ranking has generally been in the bottom half of Montana middle schools, with a 1-star or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. Additionally, the school has faced challenges in terms of staffing and resources, as evidenced by the fluctuations in the student-teacher ratio and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, which may be contributing to the school's academic performance.

Students ?

9.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,757

Per pupil spending ?

57.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

215 East Park
Terry, MT 59349

(406) 635-5533

District: Terry K-12 Schools

Students who attend Terry Middle School usually attend:

High:

Terry High School

Feeder schools for Terry Middle School:

Elementary:

Terry School

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.7%

Hispanic:

14.3%

Two or more races:

9.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2008 → 14th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Montana average (19% vs 40% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (14th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 46 percentile points since 2008

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school19%

District avg33%

Montana avg40%

191^st of 222

Montana public middle schools ?

Bottom 14%▼ down 5 pts since 2015

From bottom 19% (2015) to bottom 14% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

270^th of 387Terry K-12 Schools among Montana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Montana percentile	Rating
2025	20.1	191 of 222	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.7	71 of 123	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.8	73 of 187	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	66 of 190	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	13.3	182 of 200	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	22.3	126 of 156	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	43.1	118 of 156	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	47.3	109 of 161	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.4	101 of 147	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	59.2	60 of 149	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.2	91 of 147	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	57.8	75 of 164	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.2	83 of 171	51.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Montana (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts29%-15 vs state

Science27%-11 vs state

Mathematics5%-32 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAST English Language Arts (2025)	MAST Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAST English Language Arts All Grades	MAST Mathematics All Grades	Total
Terry Middle School	Public	7-8	215 East Park	Terry	59349	Prairie County	Terry K-12 Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 635-5533	21	2	9.1	57.1%	14 (66.7%)	1 (4.8%)	3 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	20.1	191^st of 222 public middle schools	14.0%		41.7	71^st of 123 public middle schools	42.3%	120	28.6	4.8	$17,757

Frequently Asked Questions about Terry Middle School

How many students attend Terry Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 21 students attended Terry Middle School.

What district is Terry Middle School in?

Terry K-12 Schools

What high school do graduates of Terry Middle School attend?

Students who attend Terry Middle School usually go on to attend Terry High School

Is Terry Middle School a good school?

Terry Middle School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Montana middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Terry Middle School?

Students at Terry Middle School are 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% American Indian.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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