Serving 184 students in grades 6-8, Underwood Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Underwood Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Underwood, IA, covering approximately 125.2 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Underwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Underwood Middle School's student population of 184 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
184 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Underwood Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Eagle Pride
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood Middle School's ranking?
Underwood Middle School is ranked #29 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Underwood Middle School often compared to?
Underwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis Central Middle School, Gerald W Kirn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Underwood Middle School?
184 students attend Underwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Underwood Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Underwood Middle School?
Underwood Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Underwood Middle School offer ?
Underwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Underwood Middle School part of?
Underwood Middle School is part of Underwood Comm School District.
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