Summary:
The city of Fort Morgan, Colorado is home to 8 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from early childhood through 12th grade. The schools in this district face significant challenges, with the School District No. Re-3 Fort Morgan ranked 111 out of 115 districts in the state and rated 0 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the district, Columbine Elementary School has the highest test scores, with 34.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in CMAS Science, and above-average performance in CMAS English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, Baker Elementary School has the lowest student-teacher ratio at 14.1, which may contribute to its relatively stronger performance compared to other elementary schools. The smaller high schools, Lincoln High School and Fort Morgan High School, also appear to have some advantages, with lower student-teacher ratios and higher PSAT10 performance.
However, the district and its schools generally perform well below the state averages on standardized tests, with the district's CMAS ELA proficiency rate for all grades at 24%, compared to the state average of 44.8%. Additionally, the district faces high poverty levels, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 53.9% to 83.72%, and consistently high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, which likely contribute to the low academic performance.
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