Sand Creek Middle School

Public 5-8

 329 Sand Creek Rd
       Albany, NY  12205-2999


(518) 459-1333

District: South Colonie Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
690th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,043 Help


Students who attend Sand Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:    Colonie Central High School

Feeder schools for Sand Creek Middle School:

Elementary:    Forest Park Elementary School
    Roessleville School
    Shaker Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  868

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.8%
Asian:
14.9%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.7% Help


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Compare Details Sand Creek Middle School ranks better than 54% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Sand Creek Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), Asian (14.9%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sand Creek Middle School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sand Creek Middle School is $17,043.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Sand Creek Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sand Creek Middle School 690th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Sand Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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English Language Learner students:
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Asian students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
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South Colonie Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Colonie Central School District 422nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sand Creek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.04 180th 1095 83.6%
2007 81.59 176th 1123 84.3%
2008 74.18 325th 1185 72.6%
2009 76.78 254th 1224 79.2%
2010 77.53 274th 1243 78.0%
2011 76.79 307th 1295 76.3%
2012 74.59 335th 1337 74.9%
2013 63.59 431st 1373 68.6%
2014 62.51 434th 1401 69.0%
2015 61.07 478th 1407 66.0%
2016 58.14 533rd 1429 62.7%
2017 50.70 684th 1455 53.0%
2018 50.06 683rd 1438 52.5%
2019 60.07 503rd 1439 65.0%
2021 50.78 561st 1242 54.8%
2022 64.90 432nd 1479 70.8%
2023 51.19 690th 1500 54.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.76 84th 107 21.5%
2019 41.42 68th 126 46.0%
2022 39.63 115th 190 39.5%
2023 38.07 129th 208 38.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.75 126th 503 75.0%
2019 52.54 140th 473 70.4%
2021 37.93 61st 118 48.3%
2022 68.04 85th 581 85.4%
2023 47.23 229th 591 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.55 899th 1170 23.2%
2019 36.14 714th 1139 37.3%
2021 37.53 316th 522 39.5%
2022 47.46 523rd 1283 59.2%
2023 35.07 858th 1307 34.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.51 572nd 1245 54.1%
2019 56.21 423rd 1241 65.9%
2021 46.48 438th 935 53.2%
2022 53.26 488th 1306 62.6%
2023 41.35 736th 1288 42.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.61 574th 1353 57.6%
2019 66.06 421st 1370 69.3%
2021 46.93 544th 1066 49.0%
2022 62.88 472nd 1454 67.5%
2023 50.81 700th 1463 52.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.78 767th 1352 43.3%
2019 52.16 582nd 1366 57.4%
2021 50.80 479th 1071 55.3%
2022 64.16 413th 1455 71.6%
2023 51.15 669th 1464 54.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.49 290th 374 22.5%
2019 32.75 288th 369 22.0%
2021 19.58 208th 236 11.9%
2022 45.39 240th 381 37.0%
2023 33.92 297th 388 23.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.37 243rd 663 63.3%
2019 61.52 188th 653 71.2%
2021 42.29 148th 253 41.5%
2022 64.92 168th 706 76.2%
2023 34.22 474th 696 31.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.13 654th 810 19.3%
2019 53.10 329th 826 60.2%
2021 34.28 298th 449 33.6%
2022 50.91 397th 914 56.6%
2023 34.62 622nd 943 34.0%
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Rank History for White students at Sand Creek Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.24 495th 763 35.1%
2019 50.71 352nd 716 50.8%
2021 45.79 330th 614 46.3%
2022 53.75 330th 748 55.9%
2023 47.11 419th 772 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Sand Creek Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 999 29 28 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1067
1990 1032 33 31 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
1991 828 31 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 892
1992 831 37 29 9 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1993 844 46 32 8 0 n/a n/a 0 930
1994 844 45 36 7 2 n/a n/a 0 934
1995 900 42 31 5 3 n/a n/a 0 981
1996 900 42 31 5 3 n/a n/a 0 981
1997 896 46 33 4 2 n/a n/a 0 981
1998 899 46 31 2 0 n/a n/a 0 978
1999 925 60 36 9 2 n/a n/a 0 1032
2000 924 62 32 15 4 n/a n/a 0 1037
2001 905 72 40 26 5 n/a n/a 0 1048
2002 940 63 44 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1076
2003 940 63 44 25 4 n/a n/a 0 1076
2004 928 68 36 26 6 n/a n/a 0 1064
2005 944 66 40 28 5 n/a n/a 0 1083
2006 849 68 44 27 5 n/a n/a 0 993
2007 812 83 46 29 3 n/a n/a 0 973
2008 772 80 50 25 2 n/a n/a 0 929
2009 755 79 53 27 0 n/a n/a 22 936
2010 688 91 69 39 0 n/a n/a 0 887
2011 667 80 82 36 4 0 0 0 869
2012 636 64 71 52 0 0 23 0 846
2013 590 63 80 58 0 0 31 0 822
2014 570 63 75 62 0 0 33 0 803
2015 542 74 70 63 0 0 39 0 788
2016 525 74 76 60 1 0 52 0 788
2017 539 64 85 55 1 0 60 0 804
2018 550 65 87 51 2 1 69 0 825
2019 524 66 82 59 1 0 64 0 796
2020 520 66 90 83 0 0 56 0 815
2021 493 75 106 95 0 0 60 0 829
2022 498 84 109 100 0 0 61 0 852
2023 467 91 129 108 0 0 73 0 868

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sand Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1067 67.2 15.8 n/a
1990 1103 68.2 16.1 n/a
1991 892 55.8 15.9 n/a
1992 906 55.8 16.2 n/a
1993 930 54.0 17.2 n/a
1994 934 59.7 15.6 10.1
1995 981 64.8 15.1 11
1996 981 64.8 15.1 11
1997 981 67.3 14.6 10
1998 978 73.8 13.3 11.5
1999 1032 75.9 13.6 12.4
2000 1037 77.3 13.4 19.6
2001 1048 83.9 12.5 18.3
2002 1076 93.1 11.6 20.2
2003 1076 93.1 11.6 20.2
2004 1064 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1083 88.2 12.3 18
2006 993 81.0 12.3 17.6
2007 973 84.1 11.6 19.4
2008 929 83.3 11.2 20.7
2009 936 87.1 10.7 21.2
2010 887 81.4 10.8 25.8
2011 869 80.2 10.8 20.8
2012 846 76.2 11.1 25.8
2013 822 75.5 10.8 27.3
2014 803 69.6 11.5 29.6
2015 788 62.0 12.7 28
2016 788 62.0 12.7 27.5
2017 804 61.9 12.9 24.3
2018 825 63.0 13.0 38.1
2019 796 64.0 12.4 40.2
2020 815 66.3 12.2 38.9
2021 829 65.2 12.7 40.3
2022 852 64.1 13.2 36.6
2023 868 70.0 12.3 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sand Creek Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1067 67.2 15.8 n/a
1990 1103 68.2 16.1 n/a
1991 892 55.8 15.9 n/a
1992 906 55.8 16.2 n/a
1993 930 54.0 17.2 n/a
1994 934 59.7 15.6 10.1
1995 981 64.8 15.1 11
1996 981 64.8 15.1 11
1997 981 67.3 14.6 10
1998 978 73.8 13.3 11.5
1999 1032 75.9 13.6 12.4
2000 1037 77.3 13.4 19.6
2001 1048 83.9 12.5 18.3
2002 1076 93.1 11.6 20.2
2003 1076 93.1 11.6 20.2
2004 1064 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1083 88.2 12.3 18
2006 993 81.0 12.3 17.6
2007 973 84.1 11.6 19.4
2008 929 83.3 11.2 20.7
2009 936 87.1 10.7 21.2
2010 887 81.4 10.8 25.8
2011 869 80.2 10.8 20.8
2012 846 76.2 11.1 25.8
2013 822 75.5 10.8 27.3
2014 803 69.6 11.5 29.6
2015 788 62.0 12.7 28
2016 788 62.0 12.7 27.5
2017 804 61.9 12.9 24.3
2018 825 63.0 13.0 38.1
2019 796 64.0 12.4 40.2
2020 815 66.3 12.2 38.9
2021 829 65.2 12.7 40.3
2022 852 64.1 13.2 36.6
2023 868 70.0 12.3 45.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.9%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.9%
201499.9%0.1%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%
201595.6%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%97.6%99.9%
201699.6%0.0%0.0%99.9%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201798.6%0.3%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.9%99.3%
201898.0%0.5%0.0%99.5%99.2%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.9%99.2%
201999.0%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
202097.1%0.0%99.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.2%99.0%98.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sand Creek Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $397 (2.6%) $14,968 (97.4%) $15,365
2020 $569 (3.7%) $14,652 (96.3%) $15,221
2021 $859 (5.5%) $14,647 (94.5%) $15,507
2022 $1,169 (6.9%) $15,874 (93.1%) $17,043

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sand Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 503rd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 690th of 1500 Middle schools
 11%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek Middle School)3336.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Colonie Central School District)3336.4
 3.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sand Creek Middle School)5652.5
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (South Colonie Central School District)5453.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek Middle School)5034.5
 15.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Colonie Central School District)4735
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Sand Creek Middle School)7156.1
 14.9%
   6th Grade Math (South Colonie Central School District)6859.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek Middle School)3442.2
 8.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Colonie Central School District)4042.5
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Sand Creek Middle School)5561.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (South Colonie Central School District)6058.2
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek Middle School)4648.7
 2.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Colonie Central School District)5347.4
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Sand Creek Middle School)2746.9
 19.9%
   8th Grade Math (South Colonie Central School District)3347.4
 14.4%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Sand Creek Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (South Colonie Central School District)86.478.5
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Earth Science (Sand Creek Middle School)100100
   End of Course Earth Science (South Colonie Central School District)89.184.5
 4.5%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students796868
 9%
African American6691
 37.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian82129
 57.3%
Hispanic59108
 83.1%
Pacific Islander00
White524467
 10.9%
Two or More Races6473
 14.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.2%45.7%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sand Creek Middle School

Students at Sand Creek Middle School are 54% White, 15% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 868 students attended Sand Creek Middle School.

Sand Creek Middle School ranks 690th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sand Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Colonie Central High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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