New Underwood Jr. High - 04

New Underwood School District 51-3
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
68 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
68
Total Students
3.8
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    55 (80.9 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (17.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.5 %)
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: New Underwood School District 51-3
Phone: (605)754-6485
Website: http://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 68
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 6
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 24
Grade 8 22
Gender Ratio