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Underwood Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 325 students
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Posted April 24, 2012
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It would be a great school if it had a different principle. He does not take care of problems like he should. Have heard many stories from parents were he just does not seem to care.

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Posted October 29, 2011
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This is an excellent school. My daughter is in her sixth year here and I wish it went to twelve years. The teachers , principal and staff are the best. If you want a public school that is more like a private school this is the one. My daughter has excelled leaps and bounds in academics. I can not say enough about this school . Great Job Mr. Moore and all of the teachers. It is just like a family here. If you want to feel the love and excitement of a wonderful school then this is the one. My daughter has learned so much. I would choose this school all over again , the experience has been outstanding. I would not change a thing. Except make it a 12 grade school. Thanks Underwood for giving my daughter a very good start in school and in life I know she will cherish her time there always.
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Posted July 20, 2009
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My child has attended this school for the past 5 years. It is a great school. It is small enough that most of the teachers can know most of the students in every grade. They have a real sense of community and overall, the teachers and staff members are some of the best. I love Underwood.
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Posted September 12, 2004
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I went to Underwood K-6. I loved every minute of it. Going into 7th grade was an easy transition and I was taught everything in 7th grade that I learned in 6th grade. I am looking forward to sending my children there. The teachers are absolutely wonderful.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%

2007

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

44 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
97%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
95%

2007

 
 
95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
100%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%

2007

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

37 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%

2007

 
 
100%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch89%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities98%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White92%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities94%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%

Reading

All Students95%
Female100%
Male90%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female91%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White95%
Free and reduced-price lunch94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities95%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%

Reading

All Students97%
Female95%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Free and reduced-price lunch100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Free and reduced-price lunch76%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests

In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »

Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 59%
Black 1% 35%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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