Sugar Creek Elementary School

1599 Farm House Road
Fort Mill, SC 29715
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30% in SC
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

School Overview

Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 776 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
776 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#221 out of 1095 schools
(Top 30%)
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55%
39%
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61%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
2%
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Hispanic
24%
12%
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Black
11%
32%
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White
42%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sugar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is ranked #221 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Sugar Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Sugar Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Elementary School, Fort Mill Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
776 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of York 04 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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