Serving 505 students in grades 6-8, Montezuma-cortez Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cortez Middle School serves the entire district of Cortez, CO, encompassing an extensive attendance area of approximately 1,308.1 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 34.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Montezuma-cortez Middle School's student population of 505 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montezuma-cortez Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montezuma-cortez Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1448 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
29%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
41%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.7%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montezuma-cortez Middle School's ranking?
Montezuma-cortez Middle School is ranked #1448 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Montezuma-cortez Middle School?
505 students attend Montezuma-cortez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Montezuma-cortez Middle School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 22% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montezuma-cortez Middle School?
Montezuma-cortez Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Montezuma-cortez Middle School offer ?
Montezuma-cortez Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montezuma-cortez Middle School part of?
Montezuma-cortez Middle School is part of Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1.
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