51爆料

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

400 North Elm
Cortez, CO 81321
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2025-26 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.
51爆料s in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), 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

Student By Grade

District Rank

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 69% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#134 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
33%
28%
45%
(20-21)
13%
29%
69%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.62
% American Indian
24%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
36%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
47%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

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.
This School District
This State (CO)
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 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis-arriola Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21434 Road U
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 882-4494
Gr: K-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant View Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15238 County Road Cc
Pleasant View, CO 81331
(970) 562-4286
Gr: K-5 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Open Charter School
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 North Dolores Road
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Montezuma-cortez High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
418 South Sligo Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3722
Gr: 9-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Kemper Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3737
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 North Mildred
Cortez, CO 81312
(970) 564-9377
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Battle Rock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11247 County Road G
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3237
Gr: K-6 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
703 West 7th Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3858
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
450 West 2nd Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-7824
Gr: 6-8 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
510 North Beech Street
Cortez, CO 81321
(970) 565-3372
Gr: PK | 87 students Minority enrollment: 46%

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 #134 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,505 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 69% (Top 50% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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