Serving 97 students in grades 8, West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the North Dakota state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
3%
5%
White
94%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% ND state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% ND state average).
How many students attend West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School?
97 students attend West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School?
West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School offer ?
West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 8
What school district is West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School part of?
West Fargo Sheyenne Middle School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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