Montezuma-Cortez Region-1 School District
- 121 EAST FIRST ST
- CORTEZ, CO 81321
- (970) 565-7282
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 68.4% | 75.4% |
| Dropout Rate | 12.1% | 6.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,942 | $9,326 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.5 | 16.8 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,085 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 198 | - |
District Test Scores
CSAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 70.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 59.0% | 73.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 27.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2008 | 28.0% | 50.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 71.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 68.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 21.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2008 | 25.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 65.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2008 | 59.0% | 70.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 27.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 22.0% | 45.0% | |
| 2008 | 27.0% | 44.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 28.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2008 | 39.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 62.0% | |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2008 | 46.0% | 61.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 57.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 71.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.0% | 57.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.0% | 60.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 59.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2008 | 23.0% | 46.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 65.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 58.0% | |
| 2009 | 51.0% | 61.0% | |
| 2008 | 40.0% | 58.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 25.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 47.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 68.0% | |
| 2009 | 55.0% | 64.0% | |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 67.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 35.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 35.0% | 46.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 55.0% | |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 45.0% | 52.0% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 23.0% | 39.0% | |
| 2009 | 17.0% | 35.0% | |
| 2008 | 20.0% | 37.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 57.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2009 | 56.0% | 67.0% | |
| 2008 | 54.0% | 66.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2009 | 37.0% | 52.0% | |
| 2008 | 38.0% | 49.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 15.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2009 | 13.0% | 30.0% | |
| 2008 | 12.0% | 30.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.0% | 66.0% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 70.0% | |
| 2008 | 56.0% | 66.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 36.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 38.0% | 50.0% | |
| 2008 | 30.0% | 47.0% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 34.0% | 47.0% | |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 49.0% | |
| 2008 | 34.0% | 47.0% | |
Source: CO Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,085 | 15.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 81 |
| Kindergarten Students | 188 |
| 1st Grade Students | 237 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 220 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 234 |
| 4th Grade Students | 214 |
| 5th Grade Students | 241 |
| 6th Grade Students | 222 |
| 7th Grade Students | 209 |
| 8th Grade Students | 176 |
| 9th Grade Students | 207 |
| 10th Grade Students | 212 |
| 11th Grade Students | 232 |
| 12th Grade Students | 273 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 816 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 18 |
| Hispanic | 470 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,617 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,565 |
| Female | 1,381 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 198 | 15.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 99 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 91 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 43 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 2 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 8 |
| Elementary | 0.2 |
| Secondary | 7 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 170 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 4 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 25 |
| School Administrators | 13 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 24 |
| Student Support Services | 30 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 74 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $26,711,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $10,822,000 | 40.5% |
| Property Tax | $7,498,000 | 28.1% |
| All Other Taxes | $12,000 | 0.04% |
| Other School Systems | $1,319,000 | 4.9% |
| Cities and Counties | $247,000 | 0.9% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $8,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $235,000 | 0.9% |
| School Lunch | $335,000 | 1.3% |
| District Activity Receipts | $608,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Sales and Services | $49,000 | 0.2% |
| Sale of Property | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $242,000 | 0.9% |
| Private Contributions | $16,000 | 0.06% |
| Miscellaneous | $251,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $12,845,000 | 48.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,808,000 | 44.2% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $38,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $17,000 | 0.06% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $109,000 | 0.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $260,000 | 1.0% |
| Other Programs | $609,000 | 2.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,044,000 | 11.4% |
| Through State - Title I | $824,000 | 3.1% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $230,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $19,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $7,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $56,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $80,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $554,000 | 2.1% |
| Through State - Other | $542,000 | 2.0% |
| Direct - Impact Aid | $569,000 | 2.1% |
| Direct - Indian Education | $163,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $24,047,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $13,715,000 | 57.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $9,420,000 | 39.2% |
| Student Support | $1,230,000 | 4.6% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $1,355,000 | 5.1% |
| General Administration Support | $567,000 | 2.1% |
| School Administration Support | $1,602,000 | 6.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $2,099,000 | 7.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,349,000 | 5.1% |
| Other Support Services | $1,218,000 | 4.6% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $912,000 | 3.8% |
| Food Services | $912,000 | 3.4% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 68.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 160 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 9 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 121 | 12.1% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Montezuma-Cortez Region-1 School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 11
- Students: 3,085
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 198
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| School Name (Sort |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BATTLE ROCK CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
11247 County Rd G
Cortez, CO Charter | KG-6 | 36 | 19.2 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| CORTEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
450 West 2nd St
Cortez, CO Public | 6-8 | 607 | 12.6 | ![]() 3.5 out of 5 3 Reviews |
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| KEMPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
620 East Montezuma
Cortez, CO Public | KG-5 | 415 | 16.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LEWIS-ARRIOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
21434 Rd U
Cortez, CO Public | KG-5 | 129 | 17.2 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 East 4th St
Cortez, CO Public | KG-5 | 321 | 13.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MESA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
703 West 7th St
Cortez, CO Public | KG-5 | 407 | 15.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| MESA VERDE ACADEMY | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
400 North Elm St
Cortez, CO Public | 3-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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| MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
206 West 7th St
Cortez, CO Public | 9-12 | 760 | 15.1 | ![]() 3 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| PLEASANT VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
15238 County Rd Cc
Pleasant View, CO Public | KG-5 | 26 | 13.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| PRESCHOOL / JUMPSTART SCHOOL | ||||
510 North Beech St
Cortez, CO Public | PK | 81 | 476.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SOUTHWEST OPEN CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
401 North Dolores Rd
Cortez, CO Charter | 9-12 | 164 | 17.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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