Serving 175 students in grades 6-8, Sandy 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandy Creek Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sandy Creek, NY, encompassing approximately 204 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary reaching up to 20.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sandy Creek Middle School's student population of 175 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandy Creek Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Creek Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2511 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Creek Middle School's ranking?
Sandy Creek Middle School is ranked #2511 out of 4,346 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Sandy Creek Middle School?
175 students attend Sandy Creek Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Sandy Creek Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy Creek Middle School?
Sandy Creek Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sandy Creek Middle School offer ?
Sandy Creek Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Sandy Creek Middle School part of?
Sandy Creek Middle School is part of Sandy Creek Central School District.
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