Underwood Middle School
184 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Underwood Middle School, located in the small community of Underwood, Iowa, serves as a key academic institution for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Underwood Community School District, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years. The school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school by providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with various enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students develop the necessary skills to succeed in a changing world.
The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with the local community, promoting a culture of partnership between parents, educators, and students. By leveraging its position within a smaller school district, Underwood Middle School offers a more personalized educational experience, allowing teachers to better address the individual needs of their students. Through a combination of academic programming, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.
The school prides itself on maintaining a strong connection with the local community, promoting a culture of partnership between parents, educators, and students. By leveraging its position within a smaller school district, Underwood Middle School offers a more personalized educational experience, allowing teachers to better address the individual needs of their students. Through a combination of academic programming, extracurricular activities, and a focus on character development, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.
184
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
21.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 172 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 5 |
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White172 (93.5%)
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Hispanic5 (2.7%)
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Two or More5 (2.7%)
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Black1 (0.5%)
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Asian1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Underwood Comm School District |
| Phone: | (712)566-2332 |
| Website: | http://www.underwoodeagles.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 184 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 8.7 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 26 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
61
Grade 7
65
Grade 8
58
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 61 |
| Grade 7 | 65 |
| Grade 8 | 58 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 77 | 41.8% |
| Male | 107 | 58.2% |
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