For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 280 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
280 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
0.31
0.53
% American Indian
3%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
83%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,904 is higher than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,775 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,904
$13,047
Spending / Student
$13,775
$12,552
Best New Underwood School District 51-3 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 280 students.
What is the rank of New Underwood School District 51-3?
New Underwood School District 51-3 is ranked #109 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?
83% of New Underwood School District 51-3 students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $13,775 is higher than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
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