New Underwood Middle School - 04

Summary:

New Underwood Middle School - 04 is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of New Underwood, South Dakota, with a student population of just 68 students. The school has had a mixed performance record, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 52nd and 137th out of around 143-150 South Dakota middle schools over the past several years, and its SchoolDigger star rating ranging from 0 to 3 stars out of 5.

One of the key challenges facing New Underwood Middle School - 04 is its high chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 17.1% to 26.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of the nearby North Middle School - 35, South Middle School - 36, East Middle School - 30, and Douglas Middle School - 01. The school's test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics are also generally lower than the state and New Underwood School District 51-3 averages, with only 48.33% of students proficient or better in ELA and 23.34% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 50.04% and 42.95%, respectively.

While the school's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $7,605 in 2019-2020 to $10,441 in 2022-2023, it remains lower than some of the nearby middle schools. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students and white students consistently performing worse than female students and the school's overall performance. These factors, combined with the school's declining statewide ranking and inconsistent SchoolDigger star rating, suggest that New Underwood Middle School - 04 may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes and better serve its community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 300 E Ash St
       New Underwood, SD  57761


(605) 754-6485

District: New Underwood School District 51-3

SchoolDigger Rank:
104th of 147 South Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,441 Help


Students who attend New Underwood Middle School - 04 usually attend:

High:    New Underwood High School - 01

Feeder schools for New Underwood Middle School - 04:

Elementary:    New Underwood Elementary - 02

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  68

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.9%
Two or more races:
17.6%
Hispanic:
1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.8% Help


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Compare Details New Underwood Middle School - 04 ranks worse than 70.7% of middle schools in South Dakota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.11. (See more...)
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at New Underwood Middle School - 04 is $10,441.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

New Underwood Middle School - 04:

SchoolDigger ranks New Underwood Middle School - 04 104th of 147 South Dakota public middle schools. (See New Underwood Middle School - 04 in the ranking list.)

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New Underwood School District 51-3:

SchoolDigger ranks New Underwood School District 51-3 92nd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for New Underwood Middle School - 04

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Rank History for all students at New Underwood Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 15.20 122nd 133 8.3%
2004 35.19 113th 134 15.7%
2005 31.12 115th 136 15.4%
2006 7.86 132nd 141 6.4%
2007 11.97 127th 136 6.6%
2008 48.22 91st 136 33.1%
2009 36.49 115th 139 17.3%
2010 48.65 93rd 139 33.1%
2011 42.71 99th 140 29.3%
2012 56.61 73rd 146 50.0%
2013 54.38 78th 145 46.2%
2015 48.07 75th 145 48.3%
2016 50.55 74th 147 49.7%
2017 54.99 68th 146 53.4%
2018 61.17 52nd 147 64.6%
2019 46.96 85th 149 43.0%
2021 32.56 114th 145 21.4%
2022 8.49 137th 143 4.2%
2023 37.09 98th 150 34.7%
2024 34.11 104th 147 29.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at New Underwood Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 53.44 19th 46 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at New Underwood Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.16 36th 99 63.6%
2021 19.75 99th 113 12.4%
2024 41.17 75th 107 29.9%
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Rank History for Male students at New Underwood Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 86th 111 22.5%
2021 47.20 61st 115 47.0%
2022 11.68 98th 104 5.8%
2023 46.82 63rd 116 45.7%
2024 34.49 88th 115 23.5%
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Rank History for White students at New Underwood Middle School - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.10 63rd 131 51.9%
2019 43.45 84th 136 38.2%
2021 23.97 115th 136 15.4%
2022 8.25 130th 132 1.5%
2023 37.82 93rd 136 31.6%
2024 35.46 100th 132 24.2%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota 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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Enrollment information for New Underwood Middle School - 04

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 29 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 31
1995 35 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 39
1996 35 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 39
1997 33 0 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 39
1998 31 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 34
1999 31 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 33
2000 35 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 38
2001 37 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 38
2002 41 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 44
2003 41 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 44
2004 43 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 39 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 44
2006 38 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 38
2007 35 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 36
2008 32 n/a n/a n/a 5 n/a n/a 0 37
2009 43 0 0 0 5 n/a n/a 0 48
2010 43 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 44
2011 41 0 0 0 4 0 2 0 47
2012 34 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 41
2013 33 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 37
2014 34 0 0 2 3 0 1 0 40
2015 38 0 0 1 4 0 3 0 46
2016 42 0 0 0 4 0 5 0 51
2017 46 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 53
2018 28 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 34
2019 27 0 0 1 1 1 3 0 33
2020 51 0 0 3 3 0 5 0 62
2021 56 0 0 0 2 0 5 0 63
2022 55 0 0 1 2 0 6 0 64
2023 55 0 0 1 0 0 12 0 68

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 New Underwood Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 31 2.2 14.1 n/a
1995 39 2.5 15.6 n/a
1996 39 2.5 15.6 n/a
1997 39 2.5 15.6 33.3
1998 34 2.6 13.1 26.5
1999 33 2.6 12.7 36.4
2000 38 2.5 15.2 36.8
2001 38 3.1 12.3 26.3
2002 44 3.1 14.2 40.9
2003 44 3.1 14.2 40.9
2004 48 2.7 17.8 31.3
2005 44 3.3 13.3 34.1
2006 38 3.5 10.9 21.1
2007 36 2.3 15.7 38.9
2008 37 2.3 16.1 32.4
2009 48 2.4 20.0 27.1
2010 44 3.6 11.9 25
2011 47 2.7 17.0 23.4
2012 41 1.7 23.8 26.8
2013 37 1.8 20.0 29.7
2014 40 1.9 20.3 27.5
2015 46 3.0 15.3 34.8
2016 51 3.0 17.0 29.4
2017 53 2.0 25.9 28.3
2018 34 2.0 16.9 38.2
2019 33 2.4 13.3 36.4
2020 62 2.7 22.3 32.3
2021 63 3.8 16.3 25.4
2022 64 4.3 14.8 29.7
2023 68 3.8 17.8 33.8

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 New Underwood Middle School - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 31 2.2 14.1 n/a
1995 39 2.5 15.6 n/a
1996 39 2.5 15.6 n/a
1997 39 2.5 15.6 33.3
1998 34 2.6 13.1 26.5
1999 33 2.6 12.7 36.4
2000 38 2.5 15.2 36.8
2001 38 3.1 12.3 26.3
2002 44 3.1 14.2 40.9
2003 44 3.1 14.2 40.9
2004 48 2.7 17.8 31.3
2005 44 3.3 13.3 34.1
2006 38 3.5 10.9 21.1
2007 36 2.3 15.7 38.9
2008 37 2.3 16.1 32.4
2009 48 2.4 20.0 27.1
2010 44 3.6 11.9 25
2011 47 2.7 17.0 23.4
2012 41 1.7 23.8 26.8
2013 37 1.8 20.0 29.7
2014 40 1.9 20.3 27.5
2015 46 3.0 15.3 34.8
2016 51 3.0 17.0 29.4
2017 53 2.0 25.9 28.3
2018 34 2.0 16.9 38.2
2019 33 2.4 13.3 36.4
2020 62 2.7 22.3 32.3
2021 63 3.8 16.3 25.4
2022 64 4.3 14.8 29.7
2023 68 3.8 17.8 33.8

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 New Underwood Middle School - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $204 (2.7%) $7,401 (97.3%) $7,605
2021 $306 (3.7%) $8,064 (96.3%) $8,370
2022 $247 (2.7%) $8,951 (97.3%) $9,198
2023 $809 (7.7%) $9,632 (92.3%) $10,441

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on New Underwood Middle School - 04

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 149 Middle schoolsRanks 98th of 150 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (New Underwood Middle School - 04)5047.6
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Underwood School District 51-3)5047.6
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)54.150.7
 3.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (New Underwood Middle School - 04)6042.9
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Underwood School District 51-3)6042.9
 17.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)45.641.2
 4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New Underwood Middle School - 04)28.628.6
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Underwood School District 51-3)28.628.6
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)52.148.8
 3.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (New Underwood Middle School - 04)5023.8
 26.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Underwood School District 51-3)5023.8
 26.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)43.837.5
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (New Underwood Middle School - 04)28.619.1
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (New Underwood School District 51-3)28.619.1
 9.5%
   8th Grade Science (South Dakota)41.238.1
 3.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (New Underwood Middle School - 04)41.240.3
 0.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (New Underwood School District 51-3)56.643.6
 12.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (New Underwood Middle School - 04)55.938.7
 17.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Underwood School District 51-3)58.235.6
 22.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3368
 106.1%
African American00
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White2755
 103.7%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%33.8%
 2.5%


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Students at New Underwood Middle School - 04 are 81% White, 18% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend New Underwood Middle School - 04 usually go on to attend New Underwood High School - 01

In the 2022-23 school year, 68 students attended New Underwood Middle School - 04.

New Underwood Middle School - 04 ranks 104th of 147 South Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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