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Underwood Community School District

601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576-0130
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Underwood Community School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 862 students in Underwood Community School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Underwood Community School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
862 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Underwood Community School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#14 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
84%
68%
87%
70%
75-79%
63%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
4%
13%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
94%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,067 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,674 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,067
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,674
$16,042

Best Underwood Community School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Underwood Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2332
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Underwood High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
629 North Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2703
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
(712) 566-2326
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Underwood Community School District?
Underwood Community School District manages 3 public schools serving 862 students.
What is the rank of Underwood Community School District?
Underwood Community School District is ranked #14 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Underwood Community School District?
94% of Underwood Community School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Underwood Community School District?
Underwood Community School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Underwood Community School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,674 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 862 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 84% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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