John Wesley Powell Middle School vs Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 400 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Wesley Powell Middle School
Littleton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
Cortez · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
| Measure | John Wesley Powell Middle School Littleton, Colorado | Montezuma-Cortez Middle School Cortez, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 262 | #216 of 262 |
| National rank | #1786 of 15,369 | #13167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 14% |
| city | Littleton | Cortez |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 23.3).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 14%).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 32%).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 68.1%).
- •Montezuma-Cortez Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.4).
- •John Wesley Powell Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 505.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Wesley Powell Middle School better than Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John Wesley Powell Middle School ranks higher (78.2 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Wesley Powell Middle School and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
About 400 km in a straight line, between Littleton and Cortez in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Wesley Powell Middle School: 509. Montezuma-Cortez Middle School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Wesley Powell Middle School and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School rank in Colorado?
John Wesley Powell Middle School is 8th of 262 and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School is 216th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).