Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
School District · Cortez, Colorado
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,684
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,684
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lewis-arriola Elementary School
Cortez · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Children's Kiva Montessori School
Cortez · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southwest Open Charter School
Cortez · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Colorado rank
#112 of 155
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Colorado avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,684
$1,474 vs Colorado median
District size
2,505 students
Much larger than Colorado median
The short answer
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 ranks #112 of 155 Colorado districts by overall school rating. Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lewis-arriola Elementary School (8.2/10), Children's Kiva Montessori School (7.6/10), and Southwest Open Charter School (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis-arriola Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Children's Kiva Montessori School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Southwest Open Charter School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Montezuma-cortez High School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Kemper Elementary School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Battle Rock Charter School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Montezuma-cortez Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Pleasant View Charter School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Mesa Elementary School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 is a Cortez, Colorado school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 2,505 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $13,684 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lewis-arriola Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 students show an average math proficiency of 30.9% and ELA proficiency of 42.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 with test data.
Schools in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Colorado
- City
- Cortez
- Total Enrollment
- 2,505
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1?
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1?
The average composite rating for Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1?
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 spends $13,684 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1?
Lewis-arriola Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1?
Across schools in Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 compare to other districts in Colorado?
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Colorado by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Colorado Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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