Sandy Creek Central School District

124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145-0248
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 786 students in Sandy Creek Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Sandy Creek Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
786 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
67 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sandy Creek Central School District, which is ranked #703 of all 1,009 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#704 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
47%
52%
38%
49%
80-84%
78%
(21-22)
80-89%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
2%
30%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
96%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,017 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $37,803 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,017
$31,307
Spending / Student
$37,803
$32,183

Best Sandy Creek Central School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandy Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: 9-12
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
Sandy Creek Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: 6-8
| 172 students
Rank: #33.
Sandy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
124 Salisbury St
Sandy Creek, NY 13145
(315) 387-3445
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sandy Creek Central School District?
Sandy Creek Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 786 students.
What is the rank of Sandy Creek Central School District?
Sandy Creek Central School District is ranked #703 out of 1,009 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandy Creek Central School District?
96% of Sandy Creek Central School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandy Creek Central School District?
Sandy Creek Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Sandy Creek Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $37,803 is higher than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 80-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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