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Terry Middle School

215 East Park, Terry, MT 59349 · (406) 635-5533 · Prairie County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL21 STUDENTS
Enrollment
21
Middle
DISTRICT 54 · STATE 139
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 11.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
12 students
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
10
Grade 8
11
Student demographics
White
1467%
DISTRICT 82% · STATE 76%
Hispanic
314%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 7%
Black
15%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
210%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
15%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 10%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1152%
Female
1048%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
21
0 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.1:1
was 6.0:1
% White
67%
was 76%
% Hispanic
14%
was 0%
% Black
5%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Terry Middle School

Terry Middle School, a rural-scale intermediate school in Terry, Montana, operated by Terry K-12 Schools, serves 21 students, covering grades 7 through 8. By comparison, Montana's public schools average about 139 students each, so Terry Middle School sits 85% below that benchmark.

Terry K-12 Schools runs 3 schools in total, collectively educating 161 students. Terry Middle School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Terry Middle School records that the largest single group is White, at 67% of enrollment. Other groups include 14% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 5% Black, 5% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 89% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 9.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.3:1, putting Terry Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 57% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the surrounding community, community-level numbers for Prairie County indicate median household earnings sit near $51,250, about 27% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. In all, Prairie County runs 3 public schools (combined enrollment of about 161 students), of which Terry Middle School is one.

Terry School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.1 miles from this campus. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a rural site.

Over the past 7-year window. Terry Middle School's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 21 (now 21). Over the same period, the Hispanic share climbed from 0% to 14%. Class-load math has rose: from 6.0:1 in 2018 to 9.1:1 in 2025.

On allk12, the feed for Terry Middle School typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Prairie County at a glance

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Population
1,250
Census ACS
Median income
$51,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
3
161 students

Quick facts

School name
Terry Middle School
District
Terry K-12 Schools
Address
215 East Park, Terry, MT 59349
Phone
(406) 635-5533
County
Prairie County
Level
Middle
Grade range
07–08
Total enrollment
21
Teachers (FTE)
2
Student–teacher ratio
9.1:1
Free/Reduced lunch
12 (57%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
302595001036
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Terry Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Terry Middle School?
Terry Middle School enrolls approximately 21 students in grades 07-08.
What age range does Terry Middle School serve?
Terry Middle School serves students from grade 07 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Terry Middle School?
Approximately 9.1:1 students per teacher at Terry Middle School.
How diverse is Terry Middle School?
Terry Middle School reports a student body of 67% White, 14% Hispanic, 5% Black, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Terry Middle School?
Terry Middle School is overseen by Terry K-12 Schools in Prairie County.
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