Serving 812 students in grades 5-6, Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sand Creek Intermediate School serves the southwest part of Fishers, IN, covering an area of approximately 8.7 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest point in the zone is about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sand Creek Intermediate School's student population of 812 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
812 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
22 students
School Rankings
Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Creek Intermediate School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#426 out of 1743 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Creek Intermediate School's ranking?
Sand Creek Intermediate School is ranked #426 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sand Creek Intermediate School often compared to?
Sand Creek Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sand Creek Intermediate School?
812 students attend Sand Creek Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sand Creek Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Creek Intermediate School?
Sand Creek Intermediate School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Creek Intermediate School offer ?
Sand Creek Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sand Creek Intermediate School part of?
Sand Creek Intermediate School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
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