Top Rankings
Sand Creek Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 756 students in Sand Creek Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Sand Creek Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
756 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sand Creek Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#334 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
18%
Showing 1994–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% White
90%
63%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,655 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$30,868 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$29,866 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,966
$22,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,655
$21,839
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sand Creek Community Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth Mcgregor Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6850 Sand Creek Hwy
Sand Creek, MI 49279
(517) 436-3121
Sand Creek, MI 49279
(517) 436-3121
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sand Creek High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6518 Sand Creek Hwy
Sand Creek, MI 49279
(517) 436-3121
Sand Creek, MI 49279
(517) 436-3121
Gr: 6-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sand Creek Community Schools?
Sand Creek Community Schools manages 2 public schools serving 756 students.
What is the rank of Sand Creek Community Schools?
Sand Creek Community Schools is ranked #355 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sand Creek Community Schools?
90% of Sand Creek Community Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sand Creek Community Schools?
Sand Creek Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Sand Creek Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,655 is less than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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