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5.6 avg / 10

West Fargo 6 School District

School District · West Fargo, North Dakota

Students: 12,865
Teachers (FTE): 1,023
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

5.6

out of 10

Schools

25

15 elem, 4 mid, 5 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,701

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

North Dakota rank

#107 of 134

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below North Dakota avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,701

$2,835 vs North Dakota median

District size

12,865 students

Much larger than North Dakota median

About West Fargo 6

West Fargo 6 is a West Fargo, North Dakota school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 12,865 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $13,701 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.6/10, West Fargo 6 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Legacy Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, West Fargo 6 students show an average math proficiency of 46.1% and ELA proficiency of 45.0%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 5 high schools.

District Map

Schools in West Fargo 6, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.1%
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ELA Proficiency 45.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in West Fargo 6 with test data.

District Details

City
West Fargo
Total Enrollment
12,865
Teachers (FTE)
1,023
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Fargo 6?

West Fargo 6 has 25 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for West Fargo 6?

The average composite rating for West Fargo 6 is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Fargo 6?

West Fargo 6 spends $13,701 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in West Fargo 6?

The average student-teacher ratio in West Fargo 6 is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in West Fargo 6?

Legacy Elementary School is the highest-rated school in West Fargo 6 with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in West Fargo 6?

Across schools in West Fargo 6 with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does West Fargo 6 compare to other districts in North Dakota?

West Fargo 6 has an average school rating of 5.6/10 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
5.6/10
Math Proficiency
46.1%
ELA Proficiency
45.0%

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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