Summary:
The city of Underwood, Minnesota is home to two public schools: Underwood Elementary (grades PK-6) and Underwood Secondary (grades 5-12). Both schools serve a predominantly white student population and are part of the Underwood Public School District.
Underwood Elementary consistently outperforms state and district averages in math and reading proficiency, with particularly strong performance in 3rd and 5th grade. In contrast, Underwood Secondary has a higher overall ranking and star rating, indicating it is a stronger performing high school within the state, though its math and reading proficiency rates are more mixed.
Both schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting they have the resources to provide more individualized attention and support to students. However, a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be an important factor to consider when analyzing the schools' academic performance. Additionally, the dropout rate at Underwood Secondary, while not extremely high, is still a concern that the school and district may want to focus on improving.
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