West Fargo Public School District serves 17,525 students across Cass County in North Dakota with a teaching staff of 1,031. The district is one of the state's larger systems, reflecting the growth trajectory of the Fargo metropolitan area.
Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 35.6%, marginally above the state average of 35.1%. However, the graduation rate of 82.0% falls substantially below North Dakota's 90.2% average, indicating a notable gap in completion rates. The dropout rate of 4.0% and chronic absenteeism of 12.0% suggest attendance and retention challenges that may contribute to graduation rate differences.
The student population reflects significant diversity for North Dakota. Economically disadvantaged students represent 26.0% of enrollment, while English learners comprise 9.0% and students with disabilities account for 14.0%. Racial composition includes 67.0% White, 19.0% Black, 6.0% Hispanic, and 4.0% Asian students, indicating higher racial diversity than many North Dakota districts.
A notable financial constraint exists: per-pupil spending of $13,694 falls considerably below the state average of $18,397, representing approximately a 25% shortfall. This funding disparity may impact resource availability for addressing the district's academic and attendance challenges. The combination of below-average graduation rates, higher absenteeism, and limited per-pupil spending warrants examination of resource allocation and intervention strategies.
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Total Students
17,525
Schools
N/AThis data is either not available at a state or per-district level, or will be added in the future.
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,694
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
35.6%
Accountability Score
81.0%
24822.4 / 30468.0 points
North Dakota uses the Accountability Pie framework under ESSA to evaluate schools across multiple indicators. Schools earn points in each category, and the total percentage represents overall accountability performance.
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on North Dakota State Assessments (NDSA)
Median Student Growth Percentile (SGP) - measures academic progress compared to similar students statewide
ELA Growth Percentile
53
50 = typical growth
Math Growth Percentile
55
50 = typical growth
Math Proficiency
35.6%
Near state average
Graduation Rate
82.0%
8.2% below state avg
Chronic Absenteeism
12.0%
Near state average
Choice Ready
72.0%
7.0% above state avg
Composite
19.6
Reading
20.2
Science
20.0
Average Daily Attendance
94.9%
Full Academic Year students
Dropout Rate
4.0%
Grades 7-12
North Dakota evaluates schools using the Accountability Pie framework under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Schools earn points across multiple indicators including academic achievement, student growth, graduation rates, attendance, English learner progress, and Choice Ready graduate outcomes. The Choice Ready metric measures whether graduates are prepared for college, career, or military service.