Underwood Secondary

Summary:

Underwood Secondary is a public high school located in Underwood, Minnesota, serving grades 5-12 with a total enrollment of 279 students. The school is part of the Underwood Public School District, which is ranked 116 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Underwood Secondary stands out in several key areas. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.27%) compared to the state average (78.8%) and the nearby schools analyzed, including Ashby Secondary, Kennedy High School, Fergus Falls Area Learning Center, iQ Academy 9-12, and Battle Lake Secondary. Academically, Underwood Secondary's students perform better than the state average in math, reading, and science proficiency, and the school has consistently high graduation rates and relatively low dropout rates.

However, Underwood Secondary has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (40.86%) compared to the nearby schools, which may contribute to some of the academic performance differences. Additionally, the school's student-teacher ratio is higher than the nearby schools, which could potentially impact the level of individual attention and support available to students. While Underwood Secondary's performance and ranking have fluctuated over the years, with a recent decline in its SchoolDigger rating from 4 stars to 2 stars, the school still appears to be a strong-performing institution with unique characteristics that set it apart from the surrounding schools in the Underwood Public School District and the broader region.


Detail:

Public 5-12

 100 Southern Ave E
       Underwood, MN  56586-8888


(218) 826-6101

District: Underwood Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 480 Minnesota High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,603 Help


Feeder schools for Underwood Secondary:

Elementary:    Underwood Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  287

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.6%
Hispanic:
3.1%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Underwood Secondary ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Underwood Secondary ranks better than 73.1% of high schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Underwood Secondary who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Underwood Secondary is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Underwood Secondary is $11,603.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Underwood Secondary:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Secondary 180th of 545 Minnesota public middle schools. (See Underwood Secondary in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Secondary 129th of 480 Minnesota public high schools. (See Underwood Secondary in the ranking list.)

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Underwood Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Public School District 116th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Underwood Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.84 29th 387 92.5%
2005 57.29 209th 396 47.2%
2006 77.44 62nd 406 84.7%
2007 57.48 186th 403 53.8%
2008 74.74 77th 409 81.2%
2009 65.73 75th 230 67.4%
2010 54.60 231st 454 49.1%
2011 42.18 322nd 478 32.6%
2012 52.81 257th 469 45.2%
2013 48.97 269th 488 44.9%
2014 65.27 161st 490 67.1%
2015 36.64 353rd 516 31.6%
2016 36.09 357th 508 29.7%
2017 51.46 274th 523 47.6%
2018 49.61 296th 518 42.9%
2019 65.09 172nd 533 67.7%
2021 42.06 309th 521 40.7%
2022 58.90 203rd 520 61.0%
2023 48.89 267th 529 49.5%
2024 62.44 180th 545 67.0%
See the entire list of Minnesota High School Rankings!

Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.41 255th 298 14.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.55 98th 401 75.6%
2019 76.99 58th 415 86.0%
2021 59.05 122nd 399 69.4%
2022 70.84 73rd 404 81.9%
2023 42.98 259th 459 43.6%
2024 72.58 90th 473 81.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for middle school Female students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.11 302nd 436 30.7%
2019 58.37 184th 439 58.1%
2021 47.87 222nd 443 49.9%
2022 56.15 187th 467 60.0%
2023 57.74 177th 455 61.1%
2024 45.42 267th 474 43.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for middle school Male students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.16 182nd 438 58.4%
2019 63.49 165th 454 63.7%
2021 35.91 289th 437 33.9%
2022 56.00 197th 476 58.6%
2023 34.28 312th 464 32.8%
2024 68.33 128th 479 73.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.91 326th 428 23.8%
2019 48.34 227th 428 47.0%
2021 26.86 328th 422 22.3%
2022 39.57 267th 438 39.0%
2023 29.05 337th 436 22.7%
2024 44.91 239th 440 45.7%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Underwood Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.17 170th 433 60.7%
2005 75.44 110th 452 75.7%
2006 81.30 70th 450 84.4%
2007 64.68 191st 463 58.7%
2008 75.23 127th 460 72.4%
2009 72.81 68th 234 70.9%
2010 69.98 161st 540 70.2%
2011 67.80 196th 545 64.0%
2012 69.24 187th 539 65.3%
2013 54.36 291st 534 45.5%
2014 50.88 284th 483 41.2%
2015 57.06 254th 504 49.6%
2016 62.67 212th 489 56.6%
2017 53.89 268th 489 45.2%
2018 50.77 289th 494 41.5%
2019 60.23 225th 492 54.3%
2021 62.62 172nd 428 59.8%
2022 47.27 276th 472 41.5%
2023 40.84 308th 476 35.3%
2024 72.05 129th 480 73.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.56 111th 216 48.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.01 62nd 374 83.4%
2019 73.08 90th 370 75.7%
2021 57.89 113th 270 58.1%
2023 37.40 262nd 393 33.3%
2024 78.20 51st 389 86.9%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.31 235th 395 40.5%
2019 73.21 94th 401 76.6%
2021 44.29 217th 339 36.0%
2022 67.72 118th 388 69.6%
2023 45.59 238th 396 39.9%
2024 63.01 142nd 403 64.8%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.90 284th 398 28.6%
2019 38.89 283rd 411 31.1%
2021 70.21 95th 351 72.9%
2022 20.48 344th 403 14.6%
2023 30.73 301st 398 24.4%
2024 69.79 113th 405 72.1%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for high school White students at Underwood Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.84 323rd 414 22.0%
2019 48.57 244th 412 40.8%
2021 50.44 197th 364 45.9%
2022 29.01 323rd 401 19.5%
2023 22.18 346th 398 13.1%
2024 56.15 177th 402 56.0%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Underwood Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1989 176 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
1990 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1991 194 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 195
1992 216 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1994 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1995 211 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1996 211 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1997 215 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1998 216 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1999 222 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 214 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 221
2001 233 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 241
2002 212 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 220
2003 212 0 3 2 3 n/a n/a 0 220
2004 219 0 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 230
2005 224 0 6 0 6 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 220 0 7 1 3 n/a n/a 0 231
2007 229 0 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 243 0 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2009 244 0 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 230 1 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 238
2011 254 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 261
2012 259 3 5 3 0 0 0 0 270
2013 268 5 5 2 2 0 0 0 282
2014 244 2 4 2 1 0 0 0 253
2015 260 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 270
2016 263 5 6 1 1 0 0 0 276
2017 259 5 6 1 1 0 0 0 272
2018 237 2 7 1 0 0 0 0 247
2019 247 1 7 1 3 0 0 0 259
2020 253 6 5 2 0 0 1 0 267
2021 262 4 4 2 0 0 1 0 273
2022 254 3 3 4 0 0 2 0 266
2023 263 2 4 5 2 0 3 0 279
2024 260 3 4 9 3 0 8 0 287

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Underwood Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 12.3 14.7 15.9
1989 176 12.3 14.3 21.6
1990 185 12.7 14.5 20
1991 195 15.9 12.2 15.9
1992 216 17.5 12.3 45.4
1993 213 15.4 13.8 16.4
1994 215 12.2 17.6 16.3
1995 212 15.5 13.7 15.1
1996 212 15.5 13.7 15.1
1997 219 15.3 14.3 15.5
1998 222 n/a 0.0 25.7
1999 228 15.8 14.4 24.6
2000 221 16.5 13.4 30.8
2001 241 15.8 15.3 28.6
2002 220 17.3 12.7 29.5
2003 220 17.3 12.7 29.5
2004 230 16.7 13.8 31.7
2005 236 16.3 14.5 32.6
2006 231 17.4 13.3 39
2007 237 16.6 14.3 38.8
2008 250 16.9 14.8 41.6
2009 251 16.1 15.6 35.5
2010 238 16.1 14.7 39.9
2011 261 15.6 16.6 47.1
2012 270 16.6 16.1 45.6
2013 282 17.8 15.8 48.6
2014 253 16.6 15.1 47
2015 270 17.0 15.8 47.4
2016 276 18.0 15.3 41.3
2017 272 17.2 15.7 41.9
2018 247 17.4 14.1 40.1
2019 259 18.2 14.2 30.9
2020 267 17.7 15.0 34.1
2021 273 16.9 16.0 27.8
2022 266 16.2 16.3 25.2
2023 279 16.4 16.9 40.9
2024 287 17.2 16.6 37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Underwood Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 182 12.3 14.7 15.9
1989 176 12.3 14.3 21.6
1990 185 12.7 14.5 20
1991 195 15.9 12.2 15.9
1992 216 17.5 12.3 45.4
1993 213 15.4 13.8 16.4
1994 215 12.2 17.6 16.3
1995 212 15.5 13.7 15.1
1996 212 15.5 13.7 15.1
1997 219 15.3 14.3 15.5
1998 222 n/a 0.0 25.7
1999 228 15.8 14.4 24.6
2000 221 16.5 13.4 30.8
2001 241 15.8 15.3 28.6
2002 220 17.3 12.7 29.5
2003 220 17.3 12.7 29.5
2004 230 16.7 13.8 31.7
2005 236 16.3 14.5 32.6
2006 231 17.4 13.3 39
2007 237 16.6 14.3 38.8
2008 250 16.9 14.8 41.6
2009 251 16.1 15.6 35.5
2010 238 16.1 14.7 39.9
2011 261 15.6 16.6 47.1
2012 270 16.6 16.1 45.6
2013 282 17.8 15.8 48.6
2014 253 16.6 15.1 47
2015 270 17.0 15.8 47.4
2016 276 18.0 15.3 41.3
2017 272 17.2 15.7 41.9
2018 247 17.4 14.1 40.1
2019 259 18.2 14.2 30.9
2020 267 17.7 15.0 34.1
2021 273 16.9 16.0 27.8
2022 266 16.2 16.3 25.2
2023 279 16.4 16.9 40.9
2024 287 17.2 16.6 37.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Underwood Secondary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,603

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 533 Middle schoolsRanks 267th of 529 Middle schools
 18.2%
Ranks 225th of 492 High schoolsRanks 308th of 476 High schools
 19%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Underwood Secondary)45.238.8
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Underwood Public School District)45.238.8
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Minnesota)52.139.7
 12.4%
7th Grade Reading (Underwood Secondary)5032.7
 17.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Underwood Public School District)5032.7
 17.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.545.2
 12.3%
8th Grade Math (Underwood Secondary)63.439.2
 24.2%
   8th Grade Math (Underwood Public School District)63.439.2
 24.2%
   8th Grade Math (Minnesota)55.240.3
 14.9%
8th Grade Reading (Underwood Secondary)65.931.4
 34.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Underwood Public School District)65.931.4
 34.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Minnesota)57.744.8
 12.9%
8th Grade Science (Underwood Secondary)48.827.5
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (Underwood Public School District)48.827.5
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (Minnesota)4327.6
 15.4%
10th Grade Reading (Underwood Secondary)61.747.3
 14.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Underwood Public School District)61.747.3
 14.4%
   10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)60.451.7
 8.7%
11th Grade Math (Underwood Secondary)3022.9
 7.1%
   11th Grade Math (Underwood Public School District)3022.9
 7.1%
   11th Grade Math (Minnesota)4536
 9%
End of Course Science (Underwood Secondary)56.325.5
 30.8%
   End of Course Science (Underwood Public School District)56.325.5
 30.8%
   End of Course Science (Minnesota)54.441.8
 12.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students259279
 7.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian74
 42.9%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White247263
 6.5%
Two or More Races03
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30.9%40.9%
 10%


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Underwood Secondary ranks 129th of 480 Minnesota high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Underwood Secondary.

Underwood Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Underwood Elementary

Students at Underwood Secondary are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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