West Fargo 6 School District
School District · West Fargo, North Dakota
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
25
15 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,865
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
25
15 elem, 4 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
12,865
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Evaluating West Fargo 6?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West Fargo 6 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Legacy Elementary School
West Fargo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Independence Elementary School
Fargo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Harwood Elementary School
Harwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Dakota rank
#60 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above 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
The short answer
West Fargo 6 ranks #60 of 134 North Dakota districts by overall school rating. West Fargo 6's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Legacy Elementary School (9.2/10), Independence Elementary School (8.6/10), and Harwood Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.2/10 despite 12% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among West Fargo 6 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in West Fargo 6
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Independence Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Harwood Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Westside Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Horace Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Deer Creek Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Osgood Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Aurora Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Cheney Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Brooks Harbor Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $13,701 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, West Fargo 6 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Legacy Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, West Fargo 6 students show an average math proficiency of 57.2% and ELA proficiency of 55.8%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in West Fargo 6 with test data.
Schools in West Fargo 6
25 schoolsElementary Schools15
Middle Schools4
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- City
- West Fargo
- Total Enrollment
- 12,865
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,023
- District spending per student
- $13,701NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in West Fargo 6?
West Fargo 6's district-level spending was $13,701 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in West Fargo 6?
Across schools in West Fargo 6 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.8%. 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 6.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare West Fargo 6 with neighboring districts in the state.
- Bismarck 1 (29)
- Fargo 1 (25)
- Minot 1 (22)
- Grand Forks 1 (18)
- Dickinson 1 (12)
- Mandan 1 (12)
- Williston Basin 7 (11)
- Jamestown 1 (7)
- Tgu 60 (6)
- Devils Lake 1 (5)
- Ellendale 40 (5)
- Mckenzie Co 1 (5)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- North Border 100 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- Central Cass 17 (3)
- Edgeley 3 (3)
- Enderlin Area 24 (3)
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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