New Underwood Junior High School serves 48 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the South Dakota state average of 31% (majority American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
12:1
American Indian
10%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
3%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend New Underwood Junior High School?
48 students attend New Underwood Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of New Underwood Junior High School students are White, and 10% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Underwood Junior High School?
New Underwood Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does New Underwood Junior High School offer ?
New Underwood Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is New Underwood Junior High School part of?
New Underwood Junior High School is part of New Underwood School District 51-3.
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