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#1255 of 1,815 schools in CO
Battle Rock Charter School
Elementary School · Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 · Cortez, CO
A Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 charter elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11247 COUNTY ROAD G, Cortez, CO 81321
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2021)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Battle Rock Charter School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Battle Rock Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cortez), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,737
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81321; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Kiva Montessori SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | Not available | 142 | Compare → |
| Kemper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | Not available | 347 | Compare → |
| Lewis-arriola Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 120 | Compare → |
| Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | Not available | 409 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,684NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Battle Rock Charter School is listed in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Battle Rock Charter School
Battle Rock Charter School is a public elementary school in Cortez, CO, part of Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 89 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,255 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Battle Rock Charter School
What grades does Battle Rock Charter School serve?
Battle Rock Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Battle Rock Charter School?
Battle Rock Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Battle Rock Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Battle Rock Charter School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Battle Rock Charter School rank in CO?
Battle Rock Charter School ranks #1,255 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Battle Rock Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Battle Rock Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Battle Rock Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Battle Rock Charter School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Battle Rock Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Battle Rock Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Battle Rock Charter School a Title I school?
No, Battle Rock Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Battle Rock Charter School?
58.4% of students at Battle Rock Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 89
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montezuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.1%
- Phone
- (970) 565-3237
- Area population (ZIP 81321)
- 14,278
- Area median age
- 42.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81321; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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