Underwood Middle School

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Underwood Middle School ranks 40 th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Underwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Underwood, Iowa, part of the Underwood Community School District, which is ranked 17th out of 309 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a student population of 194, Underwood Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 83.6% of 6th graders, 80% of 7th graders, and 89.2% of 8th graders at Underwood Middle School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 74.5%, 77.3%, and 77.5%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 88.1% of 6th graders, 85% of 7th graders, and 90.5% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 71.1%, 69.9%, and 73.2%. The school also had 79.7% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 65.5%. Underwood Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Iowa middle schools, with a high ranking of 21st out of 337 schools in 2021-2022, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, such as AHSTW Intermediate School, Missouri Valley Middle School, and the schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District, Underwood Middle School's academic performance and statewide ranking are significantly higher. These nearby schools generally have lower proficiency rates, lower statewide rankings, and higher percentages of free/reduced lunch recipients. Underwood Middle School's spending per student ($10,797 in 2018-2019) is also lower than some of the nearby schools, yet it is achieving significantly higher academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576

(712) 566-2332

District: Underwood Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 337 Iowa Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,797

Students who attend Underwood Middle School usually attend:

High:

Underwood High School

Feeder schools for Underwood Middle School:

Elementary:

Underwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Underwood Middle School ranks better than 88.1% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Underwood Middle School is 21.3. (See more...)

Compare Underwood Middle School employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Underwood Middle School is $10,797.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Underwood Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Middle School 40^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Underwood Middle School in the ranking list.)

Underwood Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Underwood Community School District 17^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Underwood Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	69.87	83^rd	349	76.2%
2013	51.46	191^st	350	45.4%
2014	67.16	101^st	337	70.0%
2015	51.85	190^th	349	45.6%
2016	45.38	217^th	343	36.7%
2017	56.15	148^th	327	54.7%
2018	67.03	98^th	318	69.2%
2019	73.68	58^th	342	83.0%
2021	82.34	30^th	324	90.7%
2022	84.95	21^st	337	93.8%
2023	75.48	56^th	334	83.2%
2024	79.30	40^th	337	88.1%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Underwood Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	90
1989	139	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	139
1990	134	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	134
1991	127	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	128
1992	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	137
1993	157	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	158
1994	149	0	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	154
1995	149	0	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	157
1996	149	0	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	157
1997	169	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	175
1998	177	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	180
1999	185	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	190
2000	175	1	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	180
2001	162	1	3	1	3	n/a	n/a	170
2002	165	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	170
2003	165	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	170
2004	177	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	178
2005	181	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	182
2006	168	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	171
2007	159	0	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	164
2008	178	2	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	186
2009	165	4	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	175
2010	167	3	1	3	1	0	5	180
2011	180	1	3	3	1	0	2	190
2012	192	0	1	7	2	0	1	203
2013	187	0	1	8	1	0	1	198
2014	172	1	1	10	1	0	1	186
2015	184	1	1	12	0	0	3	201
2016	173	1	1	13	1	0	4	193
2017	178	1	0	7	0	0	4	190
2018	188	0	0	8	0	0	6	202
2019	175	0	0	5	0	0	5	185
2020	170	1	0	6	0	0	4	181
2021	164	0	0	6	0	0	5	175
2022	179	0	0	10	0	0	6	195
2023	177	0	0	9	0	0	8	194
2024	191	0	0	9	0	0	6	206

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	90	5.9	15.2	10
1989	139	9.1	15.2	10.1
1990	134	8.2	16.3	13.4
1991	128	8.5	15.0	4.7
1992	137	9.0	15.2	9.5
1993	158	8.5	18.6	3.8
1994	154	8.5	18.1	5.8
1995	157	10.0	15.7	7
1996	157	10.0	15.7	7
1997	175	11.0	15.9	8.6
1998	180	10.0	18.0	8.9
1999	190	11.0	17.3	14.2
2000	180	11.0	16.4	14.4
2001	170	10.5	16.2	15.3
2002	170	9.0	18.9	12.9
2003	170	9.0	18.9	12.9
2004	178	9.0	19.8	9
2005	182	9.0	20.2	17
2006	171	9.0	19.0	14.6
2007	164	9.0	18.2	14
2008	186	9.0	20.7	16.1
2009	175	11.0	15.9	14.9
2010	180	11.0	16.3	20.6
2011	190	9.0	21.1	13.7
2012	203	10.0	20.3	12.8
2013	198	10.0	19.8	22.2
2014	186	10.0	18.6	16.7
2015	201	11.0	18.2	22.4
2016	193	10.0	19.3	21.8
2017	190	11.0	17.2	20
2018	202	10.4	19.4	16.8
2019	185	10.6	17.4	16.8
2020	181	9.7	18.6	17.7
2021	175	9.8	17.8	16.6
2022	195	10.5	18.5	14.4
2023	194	11.6	16.7	19.1
2024	206	9.6	21.3	19.9

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 Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	90	5.9	15.2	10
1989	139	9.1	15.2	10.1
1990	134	8.2	16.3	13.4
1991	128	8.5	15.0	4.7
1992	137	9.0	15.2	9.5
1993	158	8.5	18.6	3.8
1994	154	8.5	18.1	5.8
1995	157	10.0	15.7	7
1996	157	10.0	15.7	7
1997	175	11.0	15.9	8.6
1998	180	10.0	18.0	8.9
1999	190	11.0	17.3	14.2
2000	180	11.0	16.4	14.4
2001	170	10.5	16.2	15.3
2002	170	9.0	18.9	12.9
2003	170	9.0	18.9	12.9
2004	178	9.0	19.8	9
2005	182	9.0	20.2	17
2006	171	9.0	19.0	14.6
2007	164	9.0	18.2	14
2008	186	9.0	20.7	16.1
2009	175	11.0	15.9	14.9
2010	180	11.0	16.3	20.6
2011	190	9.0	21.1	13.7
2012	203	10.0	20.3	12.8
2013	198	10.0	19.8	22.2
2014	186	10.0	18.6	16.7
2015	201	11.0	18.2	22.4
2016	193	10.0	19.3	21.8
2017	190	11.0	17.2	20
2018	202	10.4	19.4	16.8
2019	185	10.6	17.4	16.8
2020	181	9.7	18.6	17.7
2021	175	9.8	17.8	16.6
2022	195	10.5	18.5	14.4
2023	194	11.6	16.7	19.1
2024	206	9.6	21.3	19.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Underwood Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$41 (0.4%)	$10,756 (99.6%)	$10,797

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Underwood Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 58^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 56^th of 334 Middle schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Middle School)	75	75
6th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)	75	75
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Middle School)	91.1	83.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)	91.1	83.9	7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Middle School)	85.9	90.8	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)	85.9	90.8	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Middle School)	81.7	90.8	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)	81.7	90.8	9.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Middle School)	69.6	85.7	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Underwood Community School District)	69.6	85.7	16.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Middle School)	75	80.4	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Underwood Community School District)	75	80.4	5.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	185	194	4.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	9	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	175	177	1.1%
Two or More Races	5	8	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.8%	19.1%	2.3%

Schools Near Underwood Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)					ISASP Mathematics (2024)					ISASP Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Underwood Middle School	Public	6-8	601 Third Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 566-2332	206	10	21.3	19.9%	191 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	79.3	40^th of 337 public middle schools	88.1%		75.5	56^th of 334 public middle schools	83.2%	16			83.6	80.0	89.2			88.1	85.0	90.5		79.7	$10,797	$41	$10,756
Tri-Center Middle School	Public	6-8	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 485-2211	140	7	20.2	30.0%	127 (90.7%)	2 (1.4%)	7 (5.0%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	53.2	184^th of 337 public middle schools	45.4%		56.6	168^th of 334 public middle schools	49.7%	16			68.1	65.1	79.6			76.6	74.4	79.6		79.6	$9,865	$219	$9,646
Gerald W Kirn Middle School	Public	6-8	100 North Ave	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 328-6454	914	65	14.1	51.4%	708 (77.5%)	34 (3.7%)	120 (13.1%)	9 (1.0%)	8 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.6%)	30.3	266^th of 337 public middle schools	21.1%		36	244^th of 334 public middle schools	26.9%	22			61.4	66.1	70.5			65.0	67.9	69.7		63.2	$17,547	$654	$16,893
Treynor Middle School	Public	6-8	102 E Main St	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 487-3181	221	10	22.2	13.1%	206 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	87.6	13^th of 337 public middle schools	96.1%		92.3	2^nd of 334 public middle schools	99.4%	11			82.1	94.7	91.0			92.5	94.7	92.3		83.3	$10,345	$87	$10,259
Woodrow Wilson Middle School	Public	6-8	712 N 21st St	Council Bluffs	51501	Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 328-6476	866	64	13.5	61.7%	591 (68.2%)	43 (5.0%)	172 (19.9%)	8 (0.9%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	43 (5.0%)	16	305^th of 337 public middle schools	9.5%		15	301^st of 334 public middle schools	9.9%	4			59.1	64.2	64.4			65.6	54.6	60.8		50.6	$18,064	$861	$17,203
Lewis Central Middle School	Public	6-8	3820 Harry Langdon Blvd.	Council Bluffs	51503	Pottawattamie County	Lewis Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 366-8252	730	45	16.2	36.4%	572 (78.4%)	17 (2.3%)	91 (12.5%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	65.5	112^th of 337 public middle schools	66.8%		63.1	119^th of 334 public middle schools	64.4%	7			82.9	85.8	84.4			77.2	73.9	80.1		68.5	$12,659	$352	$12,307
Missouri Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	607 E Lincoln Highway	Missouri Valley	51555	Harrison County	Missouri Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 642-2706	149	11	13.7	37.6%	140 (94.0%)	2 (1.3%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	60.7	142^nd of 337 public middle schools	57.9%		55.2	174^th of 334 public middle schools	47.9%	32			75.9	79.2	90.7			74.1	75.0	74.4		74.4	$13,227	$147	$13,079
AHSTW Intermediate School	Public	4-8	768 S Maple St	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 343-6364	268	16	16.3	40.3%	240 (89.6%)	2 (0.7%)	14 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	69.6	90^th of 337 public middle schools	73.3%		60.9	137^th of 334 public middle schools	59.0%	47	66.7	78.3	84.9	88.2	77.4	84.2	73.9	92.5	86.3	83.0	69.6	60.4	$10,805	$184	$10,621

Frequently Asked Questions about Underwood Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Underwood Middle School?

Students at Underwood Middle School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Underwood Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 206 students attended Underwood Middle School.

Is Underwood Middle School a good school?

Underwood Middle School ranks 40^th of 337 Iowa middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Underwood Middle School attend?

Students who attend Underwood Middle School usually go on to attend Underwood High School

What district is Underwood Middle School in?

Underwood Community School District

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