For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 554 students in Underwood Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Underwood Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
554 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Underwood Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#254 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 1998–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,137 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,018 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,137
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,018
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Underwood Public School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Underwood Secondary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Underwood, MN 56586
(218) 826-6101
Gr: 5-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Underwood Public School District?
Underwood Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 554 students.
What is the rank of Underwood Public School District?
Underwood Public School District is ranked #253 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Underwood Public School District?
93% of Underwood Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Underwood Public School District?
Underwood Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Underwood Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,018 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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