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Sandy Creek High School

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Summary

Sandy Creek High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Fairfield, Nebraska, with a student population of just 110. The school is part of the South Central Nebraska Unified 5 school district, which is ranked 156 out of 212 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sandy Creek High School has a predominantly white student population (88.18%), it has struggled academically compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates in ACT English Language Arts (29.63%), ACT Mathematics (14.81%), and ACT Science (18.52%) were all below the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (45.45%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Interestingly, despite the higher spending per student ($28,230) at Sandy Creek High School compared to the state average, the school's academic performance remains below par.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Lawrence/Nelson High School, Sandy Creek High School falls short in several key metrics. Lawrence/Nelson High School outperforms Sandy Creek High School in areas like ACT proficiency rates and statewide ranking, suggesting that the academic challenges at Sandy Creek High School may require further investigation and intervention to improve student outcomes.

117

Students ?

7.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

44.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

30671 Hwy 14
Fairfield, NE 68938-2757

(402) 726-2151

District: South Central Nebraska Unified 5

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.5%

Hispanic:

15.4%

African American:

2.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 59th percentile in 2018 → 20th in 2023

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 8 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nebraska average (21% vs 28% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 59th-percentile peak (2018) to 20th (2023)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school21%

District avg23%

Nebraska avg28%

Not ranked this year

Sandy Creek High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	21.1	172 of 215	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.0	151 of 202	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.5	139 of 209	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.0	104 of 217	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.8	89 of 219	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	34.9	143 of 219	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	58.3	112 of 246	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	26.6	202 of 242	16.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	37.1	173 of 247	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	20.5	218 of 247	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.7	211 of 245	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	24.4	212 of 252	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	59.2	104 of 249	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	79.9	4 of 251	98.4%	★★★★★
2008	57.2	119 of 252	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.6	39 of 247	84.2%	★★★★☆
2006	50.5	145 of 249	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	17.4	117 of 138	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	78.5	28 of 144	80.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2019	81.5	24 of 140	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	42.3	77 of 138	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	16.7	177 of 206	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.7	151 of 196	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.4	130 of 200	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.1	118 of 207	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.7	81 of 205	60.5%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2019)83rd percentile+31 vs school

Female (2021)15th percentile-18 vs school

White (2023)14th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts30%-4 vs state

Science19%-7 vs state

Mathematics15%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 8, 2019

It's a joke!!! Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Creek High School

How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 117 students attended Sandy Creek High School.

What district is Sandy Creek High School in?

South Central Nebraska Unified 5

What is the racial makeup of Sandy Creek High School?

Students at Sandy Creek High School are 79% White, 15% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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