Top Rankings
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,451 students in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
3,451 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.3%
33.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2022. View full 30-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
65%
37%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 16-year historical data
% White
27%
49%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,435 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,525 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$15,748 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$43 MM
$16,147 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,435
$18,225
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,525
$18,686
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
230 Walnut Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2924
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lake Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 370-6113
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Green Acres Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
930 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5460
Gr: 1-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Columbine Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
815 West Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-7418
Gr: 1-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Fort Morgan High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 East Riverview Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-5648
Gr: 9-12 | 945 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 South Spruce Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2080
Gr: 1-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Fort Morgan Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 Education Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-8253
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Gr: PK-K | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan manages 8 public schools serving 3,451 students.
What is the rank of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan is ranked #143 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
65% of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan?
School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,525 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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