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6.2 avg / 10

Fargo 1 School District

School District · Fargo, North Dakota

Students: 11,484
Teachers (FTE): 956
Estimated Scores: 4%

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

25

16 elem, 3 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,740

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

How this district compares

North Dakota rank

#82 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.0

below North Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,740

+$1,204 vs North Dakota median

District size

11,484 students

Much larger than North Dakota median

About Fargo 1

Fargo 1 is a Fargo, North Dakota school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 11,484 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $17,740 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Fargo 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is South High School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Fargo 1 students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.7%.

The district includes 16 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Fargo 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 38.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 41.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Fargo 1 with test data.

District Details

State
North Dakota
City
Fargo
Total Enrollment
11,484
Teachers (FTE)
956
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Fargo 1?

Fargo 1 has 25 schools in total — 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Fargo 1?

The average composite rating for Fargo 1 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fargo 1?

Fargo 1 spends $17,740 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Fargo 1?

The average student-teacher ratio in Fargo 1 is 12:1.

What is the top-rated school in Fargo 1?

South High School is the highest-rated school in Fargo 1 with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Fargo 1?

Across schools in Fargo 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Fargo 1 compare to other districts in North Dakota?

Fargo 1 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Dakota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
38.8%
ELA Proficiency
41.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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