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Fort Morgan School District

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715 W. Platte Avenue
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Morgan County
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PH: (970) 867-5633
FAX: (970) 867-0262

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3223 students
  • 8 schools

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 CSAP Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 66% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2009.

Writing
 35% (2009)
 38% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 54% in 2009.

Math
 60% (2009)
 63% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 69% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4

Reading
 60% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2009.

Writing
 41% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 63% (2009)
 45% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5

Reading
 47% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 59% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 22% (2009)
 28% (2008)
The state average for Science was 45% in 2009.

Writing
 28% (2009)
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 58% in 2009.

Math
 36% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6

Reading
 61% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2009.

Writing
 46% (2009)
 54% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2009.

Math
 42% (2009)
 50% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 63% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7

Reading
 55% (2009)
 55% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 48% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 62% in 2009.

Math
 40% (2009)
 25% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8

Reading
 48% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2009.

Science
 33% (2009)
 36% (2008)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2009.

Writing
 39% (2009)
 37% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2009.

Math
 33% (2009)
 28% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 50% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9

Reading
 50% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2009.

Writing
 32% (2009)
 29% (2008)
 33% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2009.

Math
 16% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 20% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Math was 35% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Reading
 45% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 69% in 2009.

Science
 20% (2009)
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2009.

Writing
 25% (2009)
 32% (2008)
 37% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 49% in 2009.

Math
 10% (2009)
 16% (2008)
 15% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Math was 30% in 2009.

Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Colorado: An Overview

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 CSAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
IEP12%
Non-IEP72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Language proficiency status - not applicable71%
Migrant43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant69%

WritingThis District
All Students35%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
IEP8%
Non-IEP38%
Limited English proficient (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%
Migrant24%
Neither migrant nor immigrant37%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female52%
Male66%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)71%
IEP25%
Non-IEP64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Language proficiency status - not applicable64%
Migrant48%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
IEP14%
Non-IEP65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)16%
Language proficiency status - not applicable72%
Migrant44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant63%

WritingThis District
All Students41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
IEP5%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)8%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Migrant25%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female63%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)69%
IEP19%
Non-IEP67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Language proficiency status - not applicable69%
Migrant31%
Neither migrant nor immigrant67%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)63%
IEP4%
Non-IEP52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Language proficiency status - not applicable51%
Migrant25%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%

ScienceThis District
All Students22%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic12%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
IEP4%
Non-IEP24%
Limited English proficient (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%
Migrant5%
Neither migrant nor immigrant23%

WritingThis District
All Students28%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)45%
IEP4%
Non-IEP30%
Limited English proficient (LEP)8%
Language proficiency status - not applicable34%
Migrant10%
Neither migrant nor immigrant30%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female36%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
IEP8%
Non-IEP39%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable40%
Migrant10%
Neither migrant nor immigrant38%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)83%
IEP21%
Non-IEP65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)15%
Language proficiency status - not applicable78%
Migrant25%
Neither migrant nor immigrant65%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
IEP0%
Non-IEP50%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable55%
Migrant12%
Neither migrant nor immigrant49%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female42%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)59%
IEP12%
Non-IEP44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)2%
Language proficiency status - not applicable56%
Migrant8%
Neither migrant nor immigrant45%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
Non-IEP59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable57%
Neither migrant nor immigrant58%

WritingThis District
All Students48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)54%
Non-IEP52%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable49%
Neither migrant nor immigrant50%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female43%
Male37%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)49%
Non-IEP42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%
Neither migrant nor immigrant42%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students48%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
IEP0%
Non-IEP53%
Limited English proficient (LEP)7%
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%
Migrant20%
Neither migrant nor immigrant51%

ScienceThis District
All Students33%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)51%
IEP0%
Non-IEP36%
Limited English proficient (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable41%
Migrant15%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%

WritingThis District
All Students39%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
IEP0%
Non-IEP42%
Limited English proficient (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable50%
Migrant10%
Neither migrant nor immigrant41%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female32%
Male34%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)46%
IEP0%
Non-IEP36%
Limited English proficient (LEP)3%
Language proficiency status - not applicable37%
Migrant10%
Neither migrant nor immigrant35%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)70%
IEP0%
Non-IEP53%
Language proficiency status - not applicable64%
Neither migrant nor immigrant52%

WritingThis District
All Students32%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic21%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)48%
IEP0%
Non-IEP35%
Language proficiency status - not applicable43%
Neither migrant nor immigrant34%

MathThis District
All Students16%
Female15%
Male16%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic6%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)28%
IEP0%
Non-IEP17%
Language proficiency status - not applicable20%
Neither migrant nor immigrant17%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students45%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)60%
IEP6%
Non-IEP48%
Language proficiency status - not applicable53%
Migrant17%
Neither migrant nor immigrant48%

ScienceThis District
All Students20%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic9%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)36%
IEP0%
Non-IEP22%
Language proficiency status - not applicable24%
Migrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant22%

WritingThis District
All Students25%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic16%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
IEP0%
Non-IEP27%
Language proficiency status - not applicable30%
Migrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant26%

MathThis District
All Students10%
Female7%
Male12%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic6%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)16%
IEP0%
Non-IEP11%
Language proficiency status - not applicable12%
Migrant6%
Neither migrant nor immigrant10%
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009 Colorado used the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10.
  • The CSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Colorado: An Overview

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 161921
Graduating class of 2006 171921

English
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1719n/a
Graduating class of 2007 151821
Graduating class of 2006 161821

Math
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1819n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171921
Graduating class of 2006 171921

Reading
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1820n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171922
Graduating class of 2006 171921

Science
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2008 1920n/a
Graduating class of 2007 171921
Graduating class of 2006 171921
1Source: CO Dept. of Education
2Source: ACT


Participation Rate
 This District
Graduating class of 200883%
Graduating class of 200793%
Graduating class of 200685%
Source: CO Dept. of Education

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination. All high school students in Colorado must take the ACT.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The Composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.
  • Scores for the graduating class of 2008 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2007. Scores for the graduating class of 2007 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2006. Scores for the graduating class of 2006 represent tests taken by grade 11 students in April 2005.
  • If there are fewer than 16 students in a district, the Colorado Department of Education does not report data for that district.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1617

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic56%28%
White (not Hispanic)42%61%
Black (not Hispanic)1%6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native<1%1%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program64%34%
Attendance
Information about this data
Source: CO Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Absence/truancy rate2%2%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,600$8,094
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%58%
Student and staff support9%10%
Administration16%15%
Other expenditures17%17%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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