Enrollment
21
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Terry, MT
Terry Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Terry Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 302595001036
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terry Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Terry · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Montana
- 21
- students enrolled
Terry Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Terry, MT.
School address
District: Terry K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 302595001036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terry Middle School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terry Middle School
Terry Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Terry, Montana, enrolling 21 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 98% of Montana schools and 78% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 21 puts it in the smaller third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 84 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Terry K-12 Schools also operates Terry School (92 students) and Terry High School (48 students) alongside Terry Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Terry Middle School compares
Terry Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 78% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 21 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
21
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 98% in Montana - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Two or More 9.5%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Terry Middle School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Terry K-12 Schools, which includes Terry Middle School.
$15,907
Per student
-18%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 41.4%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Terry Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Terry High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terry Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~21 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Terry Middle School
How many students attend Terry Middle School?
Terry Middle School has 21 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Terry, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terry Middle School is 21:1, which is 78% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terry Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Terry Middle School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Terry, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terry Middle School?
Terry Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terry Middle School rank among public schools in Terry?
By Resource Investment Index, Terry Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Terry, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Terry on the city page.
Is Terry Middle School a good school?
Terry Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Terry K-12 Schools?
Besides Terry Middle School, Terry K-12 Schools also operates Terry School (92 students) and Terry High School (48 students). See the Terry K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.
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