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Terry School

Summary:

Terry School is an elementary school located in Terry, MT, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 80 students. The school is part of the Terry K-12 Schools district, which is ranked 181 out of 300 districts in Montana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Terry School's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in Montana State Tests, is generally lower than the state average. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 23.91% of Terry School students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 36.59%, and 30.43% were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 46.03%. The school's statewide ranking among Montana elementary schools has also fluctuated, ranging from a high of 93 out of 190 schools in 2008-2009 to a low of 272 out of 332 schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher-than-average per-student spending, Terry School's declining academic performance and fluctuating statewide ranking suggest that the school may be facing challenges in providing quality education to its students. The school's racial makeup, which is predominantly white with a small percentage of minority students, may present both opportunities and challenges in addressing the needs of a more diverse student body. Analyzing the performance and characteristics of other schools in the Terry, MT area could provide valuable insights and help identify best practices that Terry School could potentially adopt.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 215 East Park
       Terry, MT  59349

(406) 635-5533

District: Terry K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,208 Help


Students who attend Terry School usually attend:

Middle:    Terry Middle School
High:    Terry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  87

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Two or more races:
8.0%
American Indian:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Terry School ranks worse than 81.9% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.32. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.3%), two or more races (8%), American Indian (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Terry School is 10.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terry School is $18,208.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Terry School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Terry K-12 Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Terry K-12 Schools 181st of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Terry School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.52 127th 217 41.5%
2006 62.47 89th 234 62.0%
2007 46.05 150th 230 34.8%
2008 55.81 95th 194 51.0%
2009 57.60 93rd 190 51.1%
2010 58.61 106th 241 56.0%
2012 48.69 159th 244 34.8%
2013 29.16 199th 246 19.1%
2015 34.49 197th 287 31.4%
2021 57.55 171st 356 52.0%
2022 33.79 255th 329 22.5%
2023 24.32 272nd 332 18.1%
See the entire list of Montana Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Terry School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 110 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 116
1995 101 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 111
1996 101 0 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 111
1997 98 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1998 89 1 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 95
1999 87 1 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 94
2000 85 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 87
2001 88 0 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 92
2002 95 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 95 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 81 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2005 81 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 87
2006 73 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 77
2007 62 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2008 54 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 59
2009 60 0 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 68
2010 72 0 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 79
2011 71 0 0 5 4 0 1 0 81
2012 45 0 0 3 5 1 0 0 54
2013 50 0 0 1 7 1 0 0 59
2014 57 0 0 1 6 1 0 0 65
2015 70 0 0 2 7 1 0 0 80
2016 72 0 0 3 6 1 1 0 83
2017 64 0 0 5 4 0 3 0 76
2018 61 1 0 8 3 0 4 0 77
2019 68 1 0 7 4 0 4 0 84
2020 72 1 0 6 4 0 4 0 87
2021 85 1 0 3 2 0 4 0 95
2022 77 1 0 2 4 0 4 0 88
2023 62 1 0 5 5 1 6 0 80
2024 69 1 1 3 6 0 7 0 87

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Terry School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 116 8.1 14.3 19
1995 111 8.1 13.7 23.4
1996 111 8.1 13.7 23.4
1997 102 8.1 12.6 20.6
1998 95 8.1 11.7 30.5
1999 94 7.9 11.9 37.2
2000 87 7.8 11.2 33.3
2001 92 7.6 12.1 47.8
2002 99 7.6 13.0 51.5
2003 99 7.6 13.0 51.5
2004 85 7.6 11.2 52.9
2005 87 7.5 11.6 47.1
2006 77 6.9 11.2 50.6
2007 67 6.9 9.7 47.8
2008 59 6.9 8.6 49.2
2009 68 7.3 9.3 60.3
2010 79 7.5 10.4 63.3
2011 81 7.2 11.1 58
2012 54 7.4 7.2 61.1
2013 59 6.9 8.4 54.2
2014 65 7.0 9.2 52.3
2015 80 7.0 11.4 0
2016 83 7.0 11.8 0
2017 76 6.9 10.9 52.6
2018 77 7.3 10.5 45.5
2019 84 7.5 11.1 44
2020 87 6.5 13.2 41.4
2021 95 7.4 12.8 n/a
2022 88 6.4 13.7 n/a
2023 80 8.5 9.4 n/a
2024 87 8.0 10.8 60.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Terry School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 116 8.1 14.3 19
1995 111 8.1 13.7 23.4
1996 111 8.1 13.7 23.4
1997 102 8.1 12.6 20.6
1998 95 8.1 11.7 30.5
1999 94 7.9 11.9 37.2
2000 87 7.8 11.2 33.3
2001 92 7.6 12.1 47.8
2002 99 7.6 13.0 51.5
2003 99 7.6 13.0 51.5
2004 85 7.6 11.2 52.9
2005 87 7.5 11.6 47.1
2006 77 6.9 11.2 50.6
2007 67 6.9 9.7 47.8
2008 59 6.9 8.6 49.2
2009 68 7.3 9.3 60.3
2010 79 7.5 10.4 63.3
2011 81 7.2 11.1 58
2012 54 7.4 7.2 61.1
2013 59 6.9 8.4 54.2
2014 65 7.0 9.2 52.3
2015 80 7.0 11.4 0
2016 83 7.0 11.8 0
2017 76 6.9 10.9 52.6
2018 77 7.3 10.5 45.5
2019 84 7.5 11.1 44
2020 87 6.5 13.2 41.4
2021 95 7.4 12.8 n/a
2022 88 6.4 13.7 n/a
2023 80 8.5 9.4 n/a
2024 87 8.0 10.8 60.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Terry School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,156
2021 $15,058
2022 $13,055
2023 $18,208

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Terry School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students8480
 4.8%
African American11
American Indian45
 25%
Asian00
Hispanic75
 28.6%
Pacific Islander01
White6862
 8.8%
Two or More Races46
 50%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Terry School

Students who attend Terry School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Terry Middle School
High : Terry High School

Students at Terry School are 79% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% American Indian, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

Terry School ranks in the bottom 18.1% of Montana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 87 students attended Terry School.


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