Underwood Elementary School

About Underwood Elementary School

Underwood Elementary School is an elementary school located in the heart of the city of Seattle, Washington. It is a part of the Seattle Public Schools district and is home to over 400 students in grades K-5. The school is known for its commitment to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students.
At Underwood Elementary School, students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their talents, and work together to reach their full potential. The school provides a wide range of courses, including art, music, physical education, and foreign languages. In addition, the school offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, and field trips.
Underwood Elementary School is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in the 21st century. The school emphasizes the importance of developing strong reading, writing, and math skills, as well as encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. Through its commitment to academic excellence, Underwood Elementary School strives to ensure that all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	4725 Highway 157 Florence, AL 35633
Phone:	(256) 764-8939
Site:	www.lcschools.org
Grades:	PreK – 6
Enrollment:	349 students

Overview Underwood Elementary School

Underwood Elementary School serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Underwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Underwood Elementary School

Underwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Underwood Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.