Top Rankings
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,505 students in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
九游体育s in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
2,505 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 55-59% has decreased from 70% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
29%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.62
# American Indian Students
604 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
24%
1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
522 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
36%
# Black Students
6 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
1,179 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
47%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
185 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
87
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
182
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
188
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
216
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
190
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
192
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,068 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,337 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,068
$15,473
Spending / Student
$12,337
$15,791
Best Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis-arriola Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21434 Road U
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pleasant View Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15238 County Road Cc
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Grades: K-5
| 33 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #55.
Kemper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #66.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #77.
Battle Rock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11247 County Road G
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Grades: K-6
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
703 West 7th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #99.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 North Beech Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Grades: PK
| 87 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 manages 10 public schools serving 2,505 students.
What is the rank of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 is ranked #137 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
47% of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 students are White, 24% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,337 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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