Serving 755 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 63% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 755 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sugar Creek Elementary serves the northeast part of Fort Mill, SC, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 2.2 miles at its furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 755 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
755 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,118 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#205 out of 1118 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.4%
25.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #205 out of 1,118 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% SC state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
755 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 8% 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 11:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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