- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cortez, CO
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Montezuma-Cortez Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080309000833
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Cortez · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma-Cortez Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Cortez, CO.
School address
District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080309000833 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 080309000833 · Cortez, CO Middle · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 15.8:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students)
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montezuma-Cort
Montezuma-Cortez High School
598 students
- This school
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
505 students
- Mesa Elementar
Mesa Elementary School
359 students
- Kemper Element
Kemper Elementary School
339 students
- Southwest Open 131
Southwest Open Charter School
131 students
- Children's Kiv 130
Children's Kiva Montessori School
130 students
What this shows Montezuma-Cortez Middle School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montezuma-Cortez Middle School compares
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 51% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Colorado - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 136 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 40.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, Montezuma-Cortez Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montezuma-Cortez Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma-Cortez High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesa Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kemper Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Open Charter School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Children's Kiva Montessori School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montezuma-Cortez Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
How many students attend Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School has 505 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cortez, CO. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
58.0% of students at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Montezuma-Cortez Middle School is White at 40.4% of enrollment, in Cortez, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montezuma-Cortez Middle School rank among public schools in Cortez?
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma-Cortez Middle School ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Cortez, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cortez on the city page.
What other schools are in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1?
Besides Montezuma-Cortez Middle School, Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 also operates Montezuma-Cortez High School (598 students), Mesa Elementary School (359 students), and Kemper Elementary School (339 students). See the Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 district page for the complete list.