Kemper Elementary School vs Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kemper Elementary School
Cortez · Public elementary · Grades K–5
339 students
Montezuma-Cortez Middle School
Cortez · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students
| Measure | Kemper Elementary School Cortez, Colorado | Montezuma-Cortez Middle School Cortez, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #699 of 993 | #216 of 262 |
| National rank | #37883 of 50,301 | #13167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 339 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Cortez | Cortez |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kemper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 23.3).
- •Kemper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Kemper Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Kemper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 68.1%).
- •Kemper Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.3).
- •Montezuma-Cortez Middle School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 339.
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 Kemper Elementary School better than Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kemper Elementary School ranks higher (31.0 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 Kemper Elementary School and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cortez and Cortez in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kemper Elementary School: 339. Montezuma-Cortez Middle School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kemper Elementary School and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School rank in Colorado?
Kemper Elementary School is 699th of 993 and Montezuma-Cortez Middle School is 216th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).