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Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

Colorado · Public School District
10
Schools
2,449
Students
$12,250
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
62.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+10pp vs nat'l
74.5%
Graduation Rate
-12.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 is a public school district in Colorado serving 2,449 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 74.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,250 is below the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Battle Rock Charter SchoolCharterKG–0683
Children's Kiva Montessori SchoolCharterKG–08142
Kemper Elementary SchoolKG–05357
Lewis-Arriola Elementary SchoolKG–05118
Mesa Elementary SchoolKG–05400
Pleasant View Elementary SchoolKG–0529
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School06–08533
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Montezuma-Cortez High School09–12601
Southwest Open Charter SchoolCharter09–12113
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Beech Street PreschoolPK–PK73
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,250-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
42%
42%
State
42.0%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal
15.9%

Funding is shared between state (42%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
2,449
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate74.5%
Opportunity Score50/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 74.5%, graduation is 12.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 2,449 students.
What is the graduation rate for Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
The graduation rate is 74.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 spend per student?
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 spends $12,250 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
63% of students in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Yes — 3 of the 10 schools in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 are charter schools.
What grade levels does Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 serve?
Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
The median opportunity score across schools in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 is 50/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.