For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 59 students in New Underwood, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in New Underwood, SD is New Underwood Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Underwood, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in New Underwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Underwood, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Underwood Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
New Underwood, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 128
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: 7-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Underwood, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Underwood, SD include New Underwood Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in New Underwood?
1 public middle schools are located in New Underwood.
What is the racial composition of students in New Underwood?
New Underwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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