Serving 852 students in grades 5-8, Sand Creek Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 852 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sand Creek Middle School's student population of 852 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
852 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Creek Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2841 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Creek Middle School's ranking?
Sand Creek Middle School is ranked #2841 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Sand Creek Middle School?
852 students attend Sand Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sand Creek Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Creek Middle School?
Sand Creek Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sand Creek Middle School offer ?
Sand Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Creek Middle School part of?
Sand Creek Middle School is part of South Colonie Central School District.
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