Underwood Public School or Underwood High School is the school district and associated school of Underwood, North Dakota, United States. Within McLean County, the district includes Underwood, Coleharbor, and Riverdale. The district extends into Mercer County, where it includes Pick City.
Serving 91 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Underwood Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Underwood, ND, encompassing approximately 272.7 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20 to 30-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Underwood Elementary School's student population of 91 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Underwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
11%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Comets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood Elementary School's ranking?
Underwood Elementary School is ranked #309 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
91 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Underwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Underwood Elementary School offer ?
Underwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood Elementary School part of?
Underwood Elementary School is part of Underwood 8 School District.
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