Elementary Schools in Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1

The Montezuma-Cortez School District No. Re-1 in Colorado is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from preschool through 5th grade. The district encompasses a diverse range of schools, from high-performing institutions to those struggling with academic challenges.

Among the standout schools in the district is Lewis-Arriola Elementary School, which consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in Colorado, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school significantly outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math, with over 70% of students proficient or better in ELA and over 50% in Math. In contrast, other schools in the district, such as Mesa Elementary School and Kemper Elementary School, have lower test scores, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages.

The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the district, ranging from 27.7% to 27.7%, which likely contributes to the overall low performance. Additionally, there appears to be a relationship between poverty, as measured by free/reduced lunch rates, and academic achievement, with the highest-poverty schools generally performing the worst. The district's two charter schools, Children's Kiva Montessori School and Pleasant View Charter School, show mixed results, suggesting that alternative educational approaches may benefit some students.