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Underwood Elementary School

Q: Is Underwood Elementary School a good school?

Underwood Elementary School ranks 147 th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

147^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 216 North Dakota Elementary Schools

Better than 32% of North Dakota elementary schools

Summary

Underwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Underwood, North Dakota, with 112 students. The school is part of the Underwood 8 school district, which is ranked 65 out of 134 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Underwood Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 26th out of 202 elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 147th out of 216 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with only 24% of students proficient or better in Math and 29% in Reading, compared to the state averages of 41% and 40%, respectively. However, the school's 3rd grade Math and 4th grade Reading scores are above the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Underwood Elementary School's performance is mixed, as it outperforms Bob Callies Elementary School in Math but lags behind Washburn Elementary School and Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School in both Math and Reading.

Underwood Elementary School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 15.56% to 22.32% over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,939 to $14,925 over the past few years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 10.7. However, the school faces a significant gender performance disparity, with female students ranking 130th out of 141 North Dakota elementary schools, while male students rank 17th out of 141. This trend, along with the school's declining statewide ranking, suggests that Underwood Elementary School may need to re-evaluate its strategies and practices to improve student outcomes.

Students ?

6.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,622

Per pupil spending ?

24.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576

(701) 442-3201

District: Underwood 8

Students who attend Underwood Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Underwood High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Two or more races:

5.5%

African American:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 6 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Dakota average (34% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 17 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

North Dakota avg40%

147^th of 216

North Dakota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 20 pts since 2015

From top 48% (2015) to bottom 32% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

65^th of 134Underwood 8 among North Dakota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	147 of 216	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.5	178 of 217	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	33.6	160 of 215	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.6	118 of 217	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.4	86 of 207	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2020	54.3	99 of 203	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.4	99 of 203	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	74.0	26 of 202	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	55.8	77 of 199	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.8	98 of 194	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.2	87 of 181	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	80.9	14 of 217	93.5%	★★★★★
2013	83.0	9 of 217	95.9%	★★★★★
2012	84.6	3 of 195	98.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2022	15.9	130 of 141	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Dakota percentile	Rating
2022	75.2	17 of 141	87.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2022)88th percentile+42 vs school

Female (2022)8th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs North Dakota (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+11 vs state

Reading29%-11 vs state

Math24%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Underwood Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				A-Plus Math (2025)							A-Plus Reading (2025)							A-Plus Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	A-Plus Math 3rd Grade	A-Plus Math 4th Grade	A-Plus Math 5th Grade	A-Plus Math 6th Grade	A-Plus Math 7th Grade	A-Plus Math 8th Grade	A-Plus Math All Grades	A-Plus Reading 3rd Grade	A-Plus Reading 4th Grade	A-Plus Reading 5th Grade	A-Plus Reading 6th Grade	A-Plus Reading 7th Grade	A-Plus Reading 8th Grade	A-Plus Reading All Grades	A-Plus Science 4th Grade	A-Plus Science 8th Grade	A-Plus Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Underwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	123 Summit St	Underwood	58576	McLean County	Underwood 8	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 442-3201	91	14	6.4	24.2%	82 (90.1%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	37.1	147^th of 216 public elementary schools	31.9%		28.5	178^th of 217 public elementary schools	18.0%	31	44.5	34.5	34.5	20.0	20.0	20.0	24.0	20.0	54.5	34.5	34.5	44.5	44.5	29.0	54.5	44.5	49.0	$18,622	$1,070	$17,552
Turtle Lake-Mercer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	250 3rd Ave W	Turtle Lake	58575	McLean County	Turtle Lake-Mercer 72	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 448-2365	97	10	9.4	19.6%	90 (92.8%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	65.9	55^th of 216 public elementary schools	74.5%		58.3	77^th of 217 public elementary schools	64.5%	22		54.5	69.0	20.0	44.5	20.0	49.0		54.5	59.5	34.5	44.5	20.0	39.0	79.0	34.5	49.0	$14,375	$877	$13,498
Washburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	713 7th Street	Washburn	58577	McLean County	Washburn 4	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 462-3221	234	21	11.1	13.7%	219 (93.6%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	55.3	83^rd of 216 public elementary schools	61.6%		36	152^nd of 217 public elementary schools	30.0%	69	69.0	29.0	29.5	49.0	59.0	54.5	49.0	59.5	49.5	49.5	49.5	39.5	44.5	45.5	39.0	54.5	44.0	$15,288	$296	$14,992
Bob Callies Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	205 2nd Ave NE	Garrison	58540	McLean County	Garrison 51	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 463-2213	225	19	11.5	22.7%	195 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	10 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	54.6	87^th of 216 public elementary schools	59.7%		62.8	62^nd of 217 public elementary schools	71.4%	25	39.0	59.0	49.0	39.5	49.0	59.0	49.0	29.5	59.5	39.5	39.5	49.5	49.5	43.0	69.0	29.5	49.0	$14,830	$354	$14,476

IMPORTANT NOTE: North Dakota does not publish exact assessment percentages; instead, results are reported as ranges (e.g., 20-29%) to protect student privacy in smaller groups. The proficiency rates displayed on SchoolDigger are calculated using midpoint imputation—the center value of each reported range. Actual values may differ by up to 5 percentage points from the figures shown.

Frequently Asked Questions about Underwood Elementary School

Is Underwood Elementary School a good school?

Underwood Elementary School ranks 147^th of 216 North Dakota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Underwood Elementary School?

Students at Underwood Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Underwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 91 students attended Underwood Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Underwood Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Underwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Underwood High School

What district is Underwood Elementary School in?

Underwood 8

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

About North Dakota Assessment Data: To protect student privacy, the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction reports assessment results as percentage ranges rather than exact values. SchoolDigger calculates proficiency rates using midpoint imputation, which uses the center value of each reported range. For example, a reported range of 20-29% is represented as 24.5%. As a result, the proficiency rates shown may vary by approximately ±5 percentage points from actual values. This variance is most significant for individual grade/subject combinations and diminishes when data is aggregated across multiple grades or subjects.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.