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Schools in Sandy Creek · Sandy Creek Central School District

Sandy Creek’s public schools score below 82% of New York districts on tests and graduation

In Sandy Creek, 31% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Sandy Creek, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#669of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
38%
▼ 11 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
31%
▼ 16 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Spent per student
$29.6K
▼ 15% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.2
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
784 students on the public path
In brief

Sandy Creek’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $29,571 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Sandy Creek Middle School, then Sandy Creek High School. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Sandy Creek’s grade

C− Test scores

C−: better than 18% of New York school districts, #669 of 755 New York towns. Test scores are below the New York average; there is no graduation rate to add.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 18%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (1054)Better than 16%
Towns in Oswego County (22)Better than 5%
DCA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 372 test results could put Sandy Creek anywhere from D to C. The tests are from spring 2022, when 85% of Sandy Creek’s students in the tested grades sat them (370 in math, 374 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Sandy Creek, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Sandy Creek Elementary SchoolSandy Creek Central School DistrictC+
6–8Sandy Creek Middle SchoolSandy Creek Central School DistrictD
9–12Sandy Creek High SchoolSandy Creek Central School DistrictA+

Sandy Creek’s public schools are run by Sandy Creek Central School District, which also serves Boylston, Lacona, Orwell and Redfield and others. Parts of Sandy Creek (16% of its land) are served by Pulaski Central instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Sandy Creek Central School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 784 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 12.2 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$29,571NY $34,607 · FY2024
C−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading38%
State average 48.9% · 374 students tested
Math31%
State average 46.5% · 370 students tested

Sandy Creek vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Sandy Creek’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Sandy CreekC−Sandy Creek Central
RichlandCPulaski Central
Boylston—Sandy Creek Central
EllisburgB−Belleville Henderson Central PK–12 · South Jefferson Central PK–12
OrwellC−Sandy Creek Central PK–12 · Altmar-Parish-Williamstown Central PK–12

2 of the 4 neighbors share Sandy Creek Central with Sandy Creek, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Sandy Creek

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Sandy Creekby address
Sandy Creek Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
C+
379 students16:1Rate it →
Sandy Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
D
175 students9:1Rate it →
Sandy Creek High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
230 students12:1Rate it →

Questions about Sandy Creek’s schools

Are Sandy Creek’s schools good?

On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Sandy Creek children attend score below 82% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #669 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 16%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Sandy Creek in?

Sandy Creek Central School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 784 students in 3 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Sandy Creek are served by Pulaski Central.

Where do Sandy Creek kids go to high school?

Sandy Creek High School, with 230 students; its own test results earn an A+.

How much does Sandy Creek spend per student?

$29,571 in Sandy Creek Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.