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#1147 of 1,815 schools in CO
Montezuma-cortez High School
High School · Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 · Cortez, CO
A Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1 high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
418 SOUTH SLIGO STREET, Cortez, CO 81321
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2021)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Montezuma-cortez High School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montezuma-cortez High 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Open Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–11 | 2.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Montezuma-cortez High School is listed in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montezuma-cortez High School
Montezuma-cortez High School is a public high school in Cortez, CO, part of Montezuma-cortez School District No. Re-1, serving approximately 601 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montezuma-cortez High School
What grades does Montezuma-cortez High School serve?
Montezuma-cortez High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Montezuma-cortez High School?
Montezuma-cortez High School has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montezuma-cortez High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montezuma-cortez High School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montezuma-cortez High School rank in CO?
Montezuma-cortez High School ranks #1,147 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Montezuma-cortez High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Montezuma-cortez High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Montezuma-cortez High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montezuma-cortez High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Montezuma-cortez High School a charter school?
No, Montezuma-cortez High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montezuma-cortez High School a Title I school?
No, Montezuma-cortez High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montezuma-cortez High School?
57.4% of students at Montezuma-cortez High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montezuma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.9%
- Phone
- (970) 565-3722
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 81321)
- 14,278
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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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