Cortez Middle School in Cortez, CO

Cortez Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

450 W 2nd St, Cortez, CO

Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

533 Students

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School Details

Head of School
Katherine Ott

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
11%

Reading Proficiency
22%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

22%

Math Proficiency

11%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

16:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

34.8%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

168:1

Student Diversity

Male

54.2%

Female

45.8%

White

46.3%

Native American

24.4%

Hispanic

22%

Two or more races

6.6%

Asian or Pacific Islander

<1%

Black

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 parent

2/16/2024

The band teacher has left my child alone twice in public. On one occasion she got into a strangers vehicle! The school dance was from 4:30 to 5:30. She gets home from school at 4:45. What smarty thought of that?! I'm tired of this school district. The 4 day school week only benefits the teachers? Th...

5.0 parent

6/30/2021

My daughter was nervous going into middle school but she just made it through her eighth grade year and has progressed so much. The staff do such a great job working with these tweens and teens. It’s such a tough job but they’re awesome.

3.0 parent

5/8/2015

My kid had an okay experience here. What bothered my kid the most was all the testing that they go through.

5.0 parent

1/12/2012

My kids had a very good experience at Cortez Middle School. They recieved a solid education and enjoyed the many different activities/sports that they offer. A friendly atmosphere, caring teachers, and strong academics really helped them in their high school years. CMS rocks! Whoever wrote that this...

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Agents Specializing in Cortez

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(970) 426-0280

30 Total Sales

1 in Cortez

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62 Total Sales

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Homes for Sale

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- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,272 Sq Ft
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(970) 650-5584
$50,000
- Land
- 1.00 Acre Lot
1418 Balsam St

38 Days On Market
Large 1.0 acre Residential Lot! Currently zoned R1 but could possibly changed to R2 as there is a series of duplex apartments to the south. Zoning change would need City of Cortez approval. Currently 2 Cortez Sanitation sewer lines run through the parcel, buyer would need to confirm potential bui...

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(970) 528-4739
$65,000
- Land
- 1.75 Acre Lot
2510 Fairway Dr

38 Days On Market
1.75 acre parcel on Fairway Drive in one of the most sought after areas in Montezuma County! All utilities available. Close to the Golf Course! Build your dream home near the golf course or subdivide it, there are several possibilities!

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Homes for Rent

$2,200 per month
- House for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,758 Sq Ft
219 E Montezuma Ave

Cortez, CO
Charming 3-Bed, 2-Bath Home on Historic Montezuma Ave – Walk to Everything!Discover the perfect blend of modern updates and historic charm in this beautifully updated single-family home, just steps from downtown shops, restaurants, parks, and scenic trails.Home Highlights:3 B...
$1,250 per month
- Land
- 1.00 Acre Lot
600 State St

Cortez, CO
Great one acre CRE lot that is adjacent to Hotels, Mini-Storage, Gas and retail. Traffic count at 160 intersection is 23k. Cortez is the county seat of Montezuma County and is situated in the Four Corners region, where the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah meet. One of the most famou...

Eric Roark The Wells Group of Durango, LLC
$1,250 per month
- House for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,158 Sq Ft
219 E Montezuma Ave

Cortez, CO
Single family home located on historic Montezuma Ave. Covered carport, 2 bedrooms, full bath on main floor. Full bath and large bedroom/living space in basement. Wood grain tile floors through out main floor, Concrete floor in basement. Large fenced back yard with storage building. Laundry room with...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Montezuma-Cortez High School

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Southwest Open Charter School

9th to 12th
Charter

Lighthouse Christian Academy

2nd to 11th
Private

Colorado Montezuma County Cortez 81321

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