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Underwood 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 219 students in Underwood 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Underwood 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
527 Schools
# Students
219 Students
121,793 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
9,853 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Underwood 8 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 166 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#133 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.47
# American Indian Students
2 Students
13,200 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,643 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
7,713 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,294 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
204 Students
87,139 Students
% White Students
93%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
332 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
5,470 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
2,954
# Students in K Grade:
11
9,524
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
9,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
9,333
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
9,345
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
9,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
9,384
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
8,965
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
9,044
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
9,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
9,508
# Students in 10th Grade:
18
9,098
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
8,373
# Students in 12th Grade:
19
8,017
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,932 is higher than the state median of $17,688. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,429 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,932
$17,688
Spending / Student
$17,429
$17,689
Best Underwood 8 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Grades: PK-6
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Underwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Underwood 8 School District?
Underwood 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 219 students.
What is the rank of Underwood 8 School District?
Underwood 8 School District is ranked #129 out of 166 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Underwood 8 School District?
93% of Underwood 8 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Underwood 8 School District?
Underwood 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Underwood 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,429 is less than the state median of $17,689. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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