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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 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,427 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 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
3,427 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
226 Teachers
52,832 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10%
29%
Graduation Rate
88%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
65%
36%
% Black
5%
5%
% White
27%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,541 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,502 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,541
$15,473
Spending / Student
$11,502
$15,791
Best School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan Public Schools (2025)
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 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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 | 910 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 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Sherman Street
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
(970) 867-2998
Gr: PK-K | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 3,427 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 $11,502 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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