For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 274 students in New Underwood School District 51-3. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in New Underwood School District 51-3 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
274 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Underwood School District 51-3, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 146 school districts in South 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
84%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,252 is higher than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,077 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,252
$13,121
Spending / Student
$14,077
$12,623
Best New Underwood School District 51-3 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Underwood High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
New Underwood Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
New Underwood Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Underwood School District 51-3?
New Underwood School District 51-3 manages 3 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of New Underwood School District 51-3?
New Underwood School District 51-3 is ranked #108 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in New Underwood School District 51-3?
84% of New Underwood School District 51-3 students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Underwood School District 51-3?
New Underwood School District 51-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is New Underwood School District 51-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,077 is higher than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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