Serving 638 students in grades 4-5, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Underwood Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Andrews school district, covering approximately 1,501.1 square miles around Andrews, TX. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 33.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Underwood Elementary School's student population of 638 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
638 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 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 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4395 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
75%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood Elementary School's ranking?
Underwood Elementary School is ranked #4395 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?
638 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Underwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Underwood Elementary School?
Underwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Underwood Elementary School offer ?
Underwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Underwood Elementary School part of?
Underwood Elementary School is part of Andrews Independent School District.
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