NEW UNDERWOOD JR. HIGH - 04
New Underwood Jr. High - 04 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the New Underwood School District 51-3 school district, located in New Underwood, SD with about 34 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 2 teachers, New Underwood Jr. High - 04 has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
New Underwood Jr. High (School District 04) is a small, community-focused public school located in New Underwood, South Dakota. Situated at 300 E Ash Street, the school serves as a key educational pillar for the local rural community, providing a structured transition for students moving between elementary and high school levels. As part of a smaller school district, it emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive environment, fostering close relationships between students, staff, and the surrounding town.
The school operates as part of the broader New Underwood School District, which is committed to academic preparation and student development. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum and extracurricular involvement, New Underwood Jr. High aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of high school while maintaining the values and traditions of their local community. For those seeking more information regarding district policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty details, the school maintains an official website at http://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us.
For more information, contact New Underwood Jr. High - 04 at (605) 754-6485 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
NEW UNDERWOOD JR. HIGH - 04 is a public Title I school in New Underwood, SD with about 34 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Underwood School District 51-3
- Total Students:
- 34
- Teachers:
- 2.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 34 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW UNDERWOOD JR. HIGH - 04 is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 11.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 2.9%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.