Serving 772 students in grades 6-8, Fort Morgan Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 772 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Morgan Middle School's student population of 772 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
772 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Fort Morgan Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Morgan Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1345 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
66%
36%
Black
4%
5%
White
27%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Morgan Middle School's ranking?
Fort Morgan Middle School is ranked #1345 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Fort Morgan Middle School often compared to?
Fort Morgan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brush Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Fort Morgan Middle School?
772 students attend Fort Morgan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Fort Morgan Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Morgan Middle School?
Fort Morgan Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Fort Morgan Middle School offer ?
Fort Morgan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Morgan Middle School part of?
Fort Morgan Middle School is part of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan.
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