Is Fort Morgan Middle School a good school?

Fort Morgan Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Colorado middle schools.

How many students attend Fort Morgan Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 772 students attended Fort Morgan Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Fort Morgan Middle School?

Students at Fort Morgan Middle School are 66% Hispanic, 27% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Fort Morgan Middle School attend?

Students who attend Fort Morgan Middle School usually go on to attend Lincoln High School

Fort Morgan Middle School

Summary:

Fort Morgan Middle School is a public middle school serving 772 students in grades 6-8 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, which is part of the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, ranked 110 out of 116 districts in the state with a 0-star rating.

The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 69.17% Hispanic (compared to around 30% statewide) and 25.52% White (lower than the state average). Academically, Fort Morgan Middle School consistently performs below the state average on CMAS assessments, with proficiency rates of just 25.8% in English Language Arts and 12.9% in Math, compared to state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Colorado middle schools for White students and Gifted and Talented students in ELA and Math. With a high percentage of students (43.63% to 63.6%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges.

In comparison, the nearby Wiggins Elementary School and Wiggins Middle School, while not performing at the top of the state, generally outperform Fort Morgan Middle School on academic measures. This suggests that the challenges faced by Fort Morgan Middle School may be unique to the school or district, rather than a broader regional issue. Addressing the school's persistent academic struggles, equity concerns, and socioeconomic challenges will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701-2656

(970) 867-8253

District: School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

SchoolDigger Rank:
393^rd of 485 Colorado Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,858

Students who attend Fort Morgan Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lincoln High School

Feeder schools for Fort Morgan Middle School:

Elementary:	Columbine Elementary School
	Green Acres Elementary School
	Pioneer Elementary School
	Sherman Early Childhood Center

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 772

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

66.3%

White:

26.8%

African American:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Morgan Middle School ranks worse than 81% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.3. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (66.3%), White (26.8%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Morgan Middle School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Fort Morgan Middle School employs 49.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Morgan Middle School is $10,858.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Morgan Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Morgan Middle School 393^rd of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Fort Morgan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan:

SchoolDigger ranks School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan 110^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fort Morgan Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	19.11	288^th	336	14.3%
2005	22.85	273^rd	340	19.7%
2006	21.56	288^th	346	16.8%
2007	18.15	304^th	360	15.6%
2008	21.69	304^th	362	16.0%
2009	22.81	311^th	377	17.5%
2010	28.01	319^th	409	22.0%
2011	26.20	334^th	422	20.9%
2012	34.75	294^th	425	30.8%
2013	42.09	278^th	454	38.8%
2014	32.88	322^nd	461	30.2%
2015	38.50	258^th	436	40.8%
2016	42.88	207^th	400	48.3%
2017	38.68	240^th	424	43.4%
2018	28.20	288^th	418	31.1%
2019	29.39	308^th	458	32.8%
2021	15.15	331^st	369	10.3%
2022	23.37	326^th	448	27.2%
2023	17.58	386^th	480	19.6%
2024	17.30	393^rd	485	19.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	34.62	141^st	222	36.5%
2019	36.08	150^th	240	37.5%
2021	14.85	111^th	114	2.6%
2022	37.29	113^th	197	42.6%
2023	23.34	193^rd	241	19.9%
2024	23.99	197^th	244	19.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	25.40	234^th	315	25.7%
2019	24.05	268^th	352	23.9%
2021	15.81	235^th	254	7.5%
2022	21.93	252^nd	326	22.7%
2023	16.50	300^th	363	17.4%
2024	13.62	307^th	350	12.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2022	41.40	67^th	93	28.0%
2023	15.01	116^th	125	7.2%
2024	5.24	122^nd	126	3.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	24.22	234^th	317	26.2%
2019	30.22	224^th	343	34.7%
2021	9.56	242^nd	249	2.8%
2022	18.74	265^th	328	19.2%
2023	14.20	311^th	356	12.6%
2024	16.54	292^nd	357	18.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	48.55	77^th	165	53.3%
2019	42.85	117^th	220	46.8%
2022	39.46	94^th	169	44.4%
2023	25.31	148^th	198	25.3%
2024	25.07	154^th	199	22.6%

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Rank History for White students at Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CO State Percentile
2018	25.56	154^th	199	22.6%
2019	24.77	219^th	283	22.6%
2023	14.17	254^th	286	11.2%
2024	10.25	256^th	273	6.2%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fort Morgan Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	441	0	0	110	0	n/a	n/a	551
1989	446	0	0	130	0	n/a	n/a	576
1990	411	2	0	150	0	n/a	n/a	563
1991	448	2	0	174	2	n/a	n/a	626
1992	465	0	0	203	5	n/a	n/a	673
1993	492	1	1	217	4	n/a	n/a	715
1994	505	0	2	211	3	n/a	n/a	721
1995	470	2	0	228	0	n/a	n/a	700
1996	470	2	0	228	0	n/a	n/a	700
1997	464	2	4	265	1	n/a	n/a	736
1998	302	2	3	176	1	n/a	n/a	484
1999	283	2	3	213	3	n/a	n/a	504
2000	272	2	3	193	3	n/a	n/a	473
2001	244	3	3	180	2	n/a	n/a	432
2002	245	3	1	234	0	n/a	n/a	483
2003	245	3	1	234	0	n/a	n/a	483
2004	245	1	1	245	3	n/a	n/a	495
2005	216	0	1	240	2	n/a	n/a	459
2006	188	1	0	252	3	n/a	n/a	444
2007	206	2	0	260	3	n/a	n/a	471
2008	208	3	1	263	0	n/a	n/a	475
2009	192	11	2	246	1	n/a	n/a	452
2010	186	16	0	255	2	n/a	n/a	459
2011	154	16	1	304	1	0	3	479
2012	160	16	1	303	3	0	4	487
2013	169	14	1	289	3	0	5	481
2014	141	15	1	298	2	1	3	461
2015	146	23	3	284	4	0	2	462
2016	154	19	4	255	2	0	4	438
2017	208	25	4	398	2	0	6	643
2018	208	34	2	415	5	0	9	673
2019	207	29	1	423	4	0	15	679
2020	211	30	2	452	5	0	13	713
2021	219	28	1	462	3	0	8	721
2022	193	28	1	489	3	0	8	722
2023	197	27	4	534	2	0	8	772
2024	207	30	6	512	3	0	14	772

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fort Morgan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	551	35.9	15.3	n/a
1989	576	34.9	16.5	30
1990	563	33.0	17.0	31.8
1991	626	37.5	16.6	31.2
1992	673	40.2	16.7	45.6
1993	715	43.9	16.3	33.4
1994	721	41.5	17.4	34.3
1995	700	47.3	14.8	35.1
1996	700	47.3	14.8	35.1
1997	736	49.3	14.9	40.5
1998	484	36.0	13.4	38.4
1999	504	35.1	14.4	41.7
2000	473	34.9	13.6	53.7
2001	432	32.9	13.1	51.9
2002	483	32.8	14.7	58
2003	483	32.8	14.7	58
2004	495	30.0	16.5	63
2005	459	32.4	14.2	63.6
2006	444	30.8	14.4	62.8
2007	471	31.8	14.8	64.5
2008	475	32.5	14.6	63.4
2009	452	32.4	14.0	65
2010	459	33.0	13.8	70.2
2011	479	33.1	14.4	71.6
2012	487	31.5	15.4	67.1
2013	481	32.4	14.8	67.4
2014	461	32.6	14.1	70.7
2015	462	33.0	14.0	66.5
2016	438	32.0	13.6	67.8
2017	643	42.7	15.0	71.2
2018	673	45.2	14.8	68.8
2019	679	40.1	16.9	67
2020	713	45.4	15.6	70
2021	721	45.4	15.8	50.9
2022	722	45.0	16.0	43.6
2023	772	48.1	16.0	63.6
2024	772	49.3	15.6	70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fort Morgan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	551	35.9	15.3	n/a
1989	576	34.9	16.5	30
1990	563	33.0	17.0	31.8
1991	626	37.5	16.6	31.2
1992	673	40.2	16.7	45.6
1993	715	43.9	16.3	33.4
1994	721	41.5	17.4	34.3
1995	700	47.3	14.8	35.1
1996	700	47.3	14.8	35.1
1997	736	49.3	14.9	40.5
1998	484	36.0	13.4	38.4
1999	504	35.1	14.4	41.7
2000	473	34.9	13.6	53.7
2001	432	32.9	13.1	51.9
2002	483	32.8	14.7	58
2003	483	32.8	14.7	58
2004	495	30.0	16.5	63
2005	459	32.4	14.2	63.6
2006	444	30.8	14.4	62.8
2007	471	31.8	14.8	64.5
2008	475	32.5	14.6	63.4
2009	452	32.4	14.0	65
2010	459	33.0	13.8	70.2
2011	479	33.1	14.4	71.6
2012	487	31.5	15.4	67.1
2013	481	32.4	14.8	67.4
2014	461	32.6	14.1	70.7
2015	462	33.0	14.0	66.5
2016	438	32.0	13.6	67.8
2017	643	42.7	15.0	71.2
2018	673	45.2	14.8	68.8
2019	679	40.1	16.9	67
2020	713	45.4	15.6	70
2021	721	45.4	15.8	50.9
2022	722	45.0	16.0	43.6
2023	772	48.1	16.0	63.6
2024	772	49.3	15.6	70.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fort Morgan Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,417
2020	$10,601
2021	$9,721
2022	$10,160
2023	$10,858

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Morgan Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 308^th of 458 Middle schools	Ranks 386^th of 480 Middle schools	13.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Morgan Middle School)	30.4	24.6	5.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	30.4	24.6	5.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Fort Morgan Middle School)	16.1	12	4.1%
6th Grade Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	16.1	12	4.1%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Morgan Middle School)	27	28.4	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	27	28.4	1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.5	45	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Fort Morgan Middle School)	18.5	10.6	7.9%
7th Grade Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	18.5	10.6	7.9%
7th Grade Math (Colorado)	31.6	26.3	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Fort Morgan Middle School)	24.8	18.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	24.8	18.5	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Colorado)	31.5	31.3	0.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Morgan Middle School)	46.1	23.6	22.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	46.1	23.6	22.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	46.9	42.4	4.5%
8th Grade Math (Fort Morgan Middle School)	34.1	12.1	22%
8th Grade Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	34.1	12.1	22%
8th Grade Math (Colorado)	36.9	32.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fort Morgan Middle School)	34.6	25.5	9.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	31.7	25.3	6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Fort Morgan Middle School)	23	11.6	11.4%
All Grades Math (School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan)	22.8	18	4.8%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	679	772	13.7%
African American	29	27	6.9%
American Indian	4	2	50%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	423	534	26.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	207	197	4.8%
Two or More Races	15	8	46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67%	63.6%	3.4%

Schools Near Fort Morgan Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)						CMAS Math (2024)						CMAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	CMAS Science 8th Grade	Total
Fort Morgan Middle School	Public	6-8	605 Education Avenue	Fort Morgan	80701	Morgan County	School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan	No	No	No	No	(970) 867-8253	772	49	15.6	70.6%	207 (26.8%)	30 (3.9%)	512 (66.3%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.8%)	17.3	393^rd of 485 public middle schools	19.0%		17.6	386^th of 480 public middle schools	19.6%	7			26.1	24.5	26.8	25.8			11.4	11.5	16.0	12.9		19.0	$10,858
Brush Middle School	Public	6-8	1600 Mill Street	Brush	80723	Morgan County	School District No. Re-2 Brush	No	No	No	No	(970) 842-5035	306	21	14.5	66.3%	147 (48.0%)	2 (0.7%)	154 (50.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$14,746
Wiggins Elementary School	Public	4-6	415 Main Street	Wiggins	80654	Morgan County	School District No. Re-50 Wiggins	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 483-7784	191	13	14.9	39.8%	124 (64.9%)	1 (0.5%)	60 (31.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.6%)								(n/a)	28.6	55.4	42.2			40.9	31.4	33.9					26.8		$11,738
Wiggins Middle School	Public	7-8	201 Tiger Way	Wiggins	80654	Morgan County	School District No. Re-50 Wiggins	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 483-7761	134	8	16.3	35.8%	87 (64.9%)	1 (0.7%)	43 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)								(n/a)						15.0									$7,043

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