West Fargo 6 School District
School District · West Fargo, North Dakota
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
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
Average proficiency across all schools in West Fargo 6 with test data.
Schools in West Fargo 6
25 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Dakota
- 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%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in ND
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)
- North Border 100 (4)
- Lewis and Clark 161 (4)
- Belcourt 7 (4)
- Bowman Co 1 (4)
- Milnor 2 (4)
- South Heart 9 (4)
- Valley City 2 (4)
- Wahpeton 37 (4)
- Hazen 3 (3)
- Beulah 27 (3)
- May-port Cg 14 (3)
- Northern Cass 97 (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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