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Best Schools in Underwood, IA
Underwood, IA has 6 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,557 students. On average they score 81% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in Underwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Underwood, IA
The top high schools in Underwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
2. Tri-center High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Underwood, IA
The top middle schools in Underwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 194 Students
2. Tri-center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Underwood, IA
The top elementary schools in Underwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Underwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Underwood Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
2. Tri-center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri-center Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 352 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Underwood, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Underwood, IA has a total population of 1,643 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Underwood, IA
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 Underwood, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.53 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.48 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Underwood, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Underwood, IA.
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 Underwood, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Underwood, IA
How many schools are in Underwood, IA?
Underwood, IA has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,557 students in total.
How do schools in Underwood perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Underwood score 81% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in Underwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 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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Every school in Underwood
3 of 3 schools in Underwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Underwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.