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Underwood Secondary vs. New York Mills Secondary

Should you attend Underwood Secondary or New York Mills Secondary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Underwood Secondary
100 Southern Ave E
Underwood, MN 56586
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
New York Mills Secondary
209 N Hayes Ave
New York Mills, MN 56567
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 287 students in grades 5-12, Underwood Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 335 students in grades 7-12, New York Mills Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-12
7-12
Total Students
287 students
335 students
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% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
25 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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Test Scores

#1184 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#940 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Underwood Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New York Mills Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Underwood Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York Mills Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Underwood Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New York Mills Secondary and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
(Top 50% in MN)
80-89%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart displays graduation rate of Underwood Secondary and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 7 Students
41
54
Grade 8 Students
56
75
Grade 9 Students
47
57
Grade 10 Students
49
53
Grade 11 Students
57
55
Grade 12 Students
37
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
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% Asian
1%
n/a
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n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
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% Black
1%
n/a
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% White
91%
94%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
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0.17
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Underwood Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of New York Mills Secondary and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
34%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in New York Mills Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
13%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York Mills Secondary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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