Serving 272 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 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Underwood Secondary's attendance zone covers the entire Underwood, MN school district, encompassing approximately 123.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum zone edge distance of 12.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Underwood Secondary's student population of 272 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Underwood Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Secondary is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1132 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.8%
27.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rockets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Underwood Secondary's ranking?
Underwood Secondary is ranked #1132 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Underwood Secondary often compared to?
Underwood Secondaryis often viewed alongside schools like Henning Secondary, New York Mills Secondary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Underwood Secondary?
The graduation rate of Underwood Secondary is 80-89%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Underwood Secondary?
272 students attend Underwood Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Underwood Secondary students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Underwood Secondary?
Underwood Secondary has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Underwood Secondary offer ?
Underwood Secondary offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood Secondary part of?
Underwood Secondary is part of Underwood Public School District.
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