Enrollment
13
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Fargo, ND
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 381941000946
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Dakota.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in West Fargo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in West Fargo, ND.
School address
District: West Fargo 6 · North Dakota
NCES ID 381941000946 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy is a small middle school in West Fargo, North Dakota, enrolling 13 students.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of North Dakota schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 498 North Dakota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
The surrounding West Fargo 6 spends $13,475 per pupil, 27% below the North Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among West Fargo's middle schools, it stands alongside Liberty Middle School (1,103 students): West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students) and West Fargo High School (1,380 students) alongside West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy compares
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 13 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$13,475
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $18,450
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fargo 6, which includes West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy.
$13,475
Per student
-27%
vs North Dakota
Avg $18,450
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fargo Sheyenne High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| West Fargo High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Cheney Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in West Fargo
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy
How many students attend West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy?
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy has 13 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Fargo, ND.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in West Fargo, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy?
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy rank among middle schools in West Fargo?
By Resource Investment Index, West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in West Fargo, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Fargo on the city page.
Is West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy a good school?
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Dakota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in West Fargo 6?
Besides West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy, West Fargo 6 also operates West Fargo Sheyenne High School (1,400 students), West Fargo High School (1,380 students), and Liberty Middle School (1,103 students). See the West Fargo 6 district page for the complete list.
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