Middle Schools in School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan

School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan in Colorado has only one middle school, Fort Morgan Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school faces significant challenges, with declining performance and rankings, as well as a student population that is predominantly Hispanic and economically disadvantaged.

Fort Morgan Middle School has a student population of 772, with a racial makeup of 25.52% White, 3.5% African American, 69.17% Hispanic, 0.52% Asian, 0.26% Native American, and 1.04% two or more races. The school's statewide ranking has dropped from 326 out of 448 Colorado middle schools in 2021-2022 to 393 out of 485 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is significantly below the state averages across all subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.8%) and Math (12.9%) well below the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively.

The high percentage of students (63.6%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the academic performance issues. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive approach that considers the unique needs of the school's diverse student population and the underlying factors contributing to the observed performance gaps.