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Underwood Middle School vs. Gerald W Kirn Middle School

Should you attend Underwood Middle School or Gerald W Kirn Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Underwood Middle School
601 Third Street
Underwood, IA 51576
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
100 North Ave
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Underwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 206 students in grades 6-8, Underwood Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 914 students in grades 6-8, Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
206 students
914 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Underwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gerald W Kirn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Underwood Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gerald W Kirn Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
65 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Underwood Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gerald W Kirn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Underwood Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Underwood Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gerald W Kirn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#29 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
#902 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Underwood Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gerald W Kirn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 10% in IA)
66%
(Bottom 50% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gerald W Kirn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
90-94%
(Top 1% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gerald W Kirn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-89%
(Top 5% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Underwood Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gerald W Kirn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Council Bluffs Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Underwood Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gerald W Kirn Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
68
297
Grade 7 Students
63
293
Grade 8 Students
75
324
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Underwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Underwood Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Council Bluffs Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Underwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Underwood Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Council Bluffs Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Underwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Underwood Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Council Bluffs Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Underwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Underwood Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Council Bluffs Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Underwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Underwood Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Council Bluffs Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Underwood Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Underwood Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Council Bluffs Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.39
This chart showcases the diversity score of Underwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Underwood Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gerald W Kirn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Council Bluffs Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Underwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Underwood Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Council Bluffs Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Underwood Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Underwood Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gerald W Kirn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Council Bluffs Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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