Montezuma-Cortez Middle School

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
450 WEST 2ND STREET
CORTEZ, CO 81321
533 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cortez Middle School, located in Cortez, Colorado, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1. Situated at 450 West 2nd Street, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to students in the middle grades, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and the transition between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive community that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school aims to engage students through various programs and initiatives that reflect the needs of the Cortez community. By utilizing their official website, families can access resources regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district updates. As part of a rural school district, Cortez Middle School plays a vital role in the local area, working to ensure that students have the foundational tools, resources, and extracurricular opportunities necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving educational landscape.
533
Total Students
32.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    247 (46.3 %)
  • American Indian
    130 (24.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    117 (22.0 %)
  • Two or More
    35 (6.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1
Phone: (970)565-7824
Website: http://cms.cortez.k12.co.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 322
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 168
Grade 7 185
Grade 8 180
Gender Ratio