Serving 648 students in grades 4-5, Underwood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Underwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
Underwood Elementary School is ranked #3658 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
648 students attend Underwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Underwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
