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Underwood 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 189 students in Underwood 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
Public Schools in Underwood 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ND)
# Schools
2 Schools
532 Schools
# Students
189 Students
122,978 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
10,597 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Underwood 8 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 163 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 167 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.50
% American Indian
1%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
92%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,937 is higher than the state median of $17,517. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,196 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,154 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,937
$17,517
Spending / Student
$20,196
$17,519
Best Underwood 8 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Underwood High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
123 Summit St
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Underwood, ND 58576
(701) 442-3201
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Underwood 8 School District?
Underwood 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 189 students.
What is the rank of Underwood 8 School District?
Underwood 8 School District is ranked #128 out of 163 school districts in North Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Underwood 8 School District?
92% of Underwood 8 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Underwood 8 School District?
Underwood 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.
What is Underwood 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,196 is higher than the state median of $17,519. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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