Serving 287 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 45%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
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%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Underwood Secondary ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood Secondary is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% 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?
287 students attend Underwood Secondary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Underwood Secondary students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood Secondary?
Underwood Secondary has a student ration of 17:1, 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
What school district is Underwood Secondary part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 287 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Graduation Rate
: 80-89% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
