Very Good
#450 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 25% in state
Children's Kiva Montessori 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 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 NORTH MILDRED, Cortez, CO 81312
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Children's Kiva Montessori School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Children's Kiva Montessori 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,421/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Cortez Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Mesa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Battle Rock Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | Not available | 89 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Children's Kiva Montessori School is listed in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Children's Kiva Montessori School
Children's Kiva Montessori School is a public elementary school in Cortez, CO, part of Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 142 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #450 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Children's Kiva Montessori School
What grades does Children's Kiva Montessori School serve?
Children's Kiva Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Children's Kiva Montessori School?
Children's Kiva Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Kiva Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Kiva Montessori School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Children's Kiva Montessori School rank in CO?
Children's Kiva Montessori School ranks #450 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Children's Kiva Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Children's Kiva Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Children's Kiva Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Children's Kiva Montessori School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Children's Kiva Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, Children's Kiva Montessori School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Children's Kiva Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Children's Kiva Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Children's Kiva Montessori School?
64.8% of students at Children's Kiva Montessori 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montezuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (970) 564-9377
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 · 2025 CMAS · 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 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.
- 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, 2014-2022, multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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