Fargo School Board: Prioritize Academic Achievement!

The 2024 budget for Fargo Schools will include over $12 million in new revenue — $6 million from increased local property values and $6 million from the state.  

At the same time, test scores for reading, math and science are plummeting from 2019 levels: 

English-Language Arts fell from 52% proficient to 45% 
Math fell from 50% proficient to 40% 
Science fell from 63% proficient to 49% 

The achievement levels are even worse for subgroups such as Black students, who have fallen to 16% proficient in math and 24% proficient in reading.  

And the graduation rate for Fargo students has dropped to 81%.

Tell the Fargo School Board to prioritize academic achievement and invite parents to the table!