Below Average
#1408 of 1,815 schools in CO
Fort Morgan Middle School
Middle School · School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan · Fort Morgan, CO
A School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
605 EDUCATION AVENUE, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
- Math 12% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fort Morgan Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fort Morgan Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,317/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Morgan), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,500
Median home value
$318,100
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
61.8%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $11,966NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fort Morgan Middle School is listed in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fort Morgan Middle School
Fort Morgan Middle School is a public middle school in Fort Morgan, CO, part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, serving approximately 772 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,408 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fort Morgan Middle School
What grades does Fort Morgan Middle School serve?
Fort Morgan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fort Morgan Middle School?
Fort Morgan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 772 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Morgan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Morgan Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fort Morgan Middle School rank in CO?
Fort Morgan Middle School ranks #1,408 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Fort Morgan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fort Morgan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fort Morgan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Morgan Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fort Morgan Middle School a charter school?
No, Fort Morgan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fort Morgan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fort Morgan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fort Morgan Middle School?
70.6% of students at Fort Morgan Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 772
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (970) 867-8253
- Area population (ZIP 80701)
- 16,800
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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