- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Underwood, IA
Underwood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Underwood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192823001892
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Underwood Middle School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Underwood · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Underwood Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Underwood, IA.
School address
District: Underwood Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192823001892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Underwood Middle School grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 192823001892 · Underwood, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 16.7:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Underwood Elementary School (424 students)
Underwood Middle School grew from 194 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Underwood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Underwood Elem
Underwood Elementary School
424 students
- Underwood High
Underwood High School
247 students
- This school
Underwood Middle School
184 students
What this shows Underwood Middle School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Underwood Middle School compares
Underwood Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 82% in Iowa - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,420
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Underwood Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Underwood Comm School District reports $12,420 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Underwood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Underwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Underwood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Underwood Middle School
How many students attend Underwood Middle School?
Underwood Middle School has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Underwood, IA. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 13% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Underwood Middle School?
17.0% of students at Underwood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Underwood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Underwood Middle School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Underwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Underwood Middle School?
Underwood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Underwood Middle School rank among public schools in Underwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Underwood Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Underwood, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Underwood Comm School District?
Besides Underwood Middle School, Underwood Comm School District also operates Underwood Elementary School (424 students) and Underwood High School (247 students). See the Underwood Comm School District district page for the complete list.