Serving 543 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 11% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CO
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Montezuma-cortez Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montezuma-cortez Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Montezuma-cortez Middle School is ranked #1562 out of 1,779 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
543 students attend Montezuma-cortez Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Montezuma-cortez Middle School students are White, 25% of students are American Indian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Montezuma-cortez Middle School?
Montezuma-cortez Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than 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
What school district is Montezuma-cortez Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 543 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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