Best Schools in New Underwood, SD
New Underwood, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,206 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in New Underwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Underwood, SD
The top high schools in New Underwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sturgis Brown High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 842 Students
2. New Underwood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Underwood, SD
The top middle schools in New Underwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Underwood Jr. High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 68 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Underwood, SD
The top elementary schools in New Underwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Meade County School - 09
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 56 Students
2. New Underwood Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Underwood School District 51-3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 127 Students
3. Hereford Elementary - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 11 Students
4. Elm Springs Elementary - 13
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meade School District 46-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 6 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Underwood, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Underwood, SD has a total population of 937 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Underwood, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Underwood, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Underwood, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Underwood, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Underwood, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Underwood, SD
How many schools are in New Underwood, SD?
New Underwood, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,206 students in total.
How do schools in New Underwood perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in New Underwood score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in New Underwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Underwood?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in New Underwood
3 of 3 schools in New Underwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in New Underwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.