Summary:
The 49279 zip code area has only one high school, Sand Creek High School, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the Sand Creek Community Schools district. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, going from a 3-star to a 2-star rating, it continues to face challenges in student performance and outcomes.
Sand Creek High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is consistently below the state average, particularly in mathematics. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a dropout rate of 7.6% for the 2023-2024 school year suggest that the school may be facing challenges in student engagement and retention. Additionally, the high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% indicates that attendance is an area of concern.
The school serves a population with a higher level of economic disadvantage, with 40.33% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. While the per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are within typical ranges, it's unclear if these resources are being effectively utilized to support student learning and achievement. Overall, the data suggests that Sand Creek High School is facing significant challenges in improving academic performance and student outcomes, and further investigation into the root causes and strategies for improvement would be valuable for the school and district to consider.
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