Sugar Creek Elementary School

26595 Salem Minor Hill Road
Lester, AL 35647
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Sugar Creek Elementary School serves 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sugar Creek Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sugar Creek Elementary School's student population of 627 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
627 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Sugar Creek Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sugar Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#266 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
15%
10%
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Black
3%
32%
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White
77%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sugar Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is ranked #266 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School?
627 students attend Sugar Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sugar Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar Creek Elementary School?
Sugar Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elementary School offer ?
Sugar Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sugar Creek Elementary School part of?
Sugar Creek Elementary School is part of Limestone County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 627 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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