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New York Mills Secondary vs. Underwood Secondary

Should you attend New York Mills Secondary or Underwood Secondary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
New York Mills Secondary
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Underwood Secondary
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades 7-12, New York Mills Secondary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 287 students in grades 5-12, Underwood Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
5-12
Total Students
335 students
287 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New York Mills Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Underwood Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New York Mills Secondary.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Underwood Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New York Mills Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Underwood Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New York Mills Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York Mills Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Underwood Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Underwood Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#837 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#1132 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New York Mills Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Underwood Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MN)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New York Mills Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York Mills Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New York Mills Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York Mills Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New York Mills Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York Mills Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 50% in MN)
80-89%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of New York Mills Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the New York Mills Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Underwood Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Underwood Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of New York Mills Secondary by grade.
This chart displays the students of Underwood Secondary by grade.
Grade 7 Students
54
41
Grade 8 Students
75
56
Grade 9 Students
57
47
Grade 10 Students
53
49
Grade 11 Students
55
57
Grade 12 Students
41
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at New York Mills Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York Mills Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Underwood Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Underwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Underwood Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Underwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New York Mills Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York Mills Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Underwood Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Underwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New York Mills Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York Mills Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Underwood Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Underwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New York Mills Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York Mills Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Underwood Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Underwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New York Mills Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York Mills Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Underwood Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Underwood Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of New York Mills Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York Mills Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Underwood Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Underwood Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New York Mills Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York Mills Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Underwood Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Underwood Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New York Mills Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York Mills Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Underwood Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Underwood Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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