Sand Creek High School

Summary:

Sand Creek High School is a public high school located in Sand Creek, Michigan, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 425 students. The school is part of the Madison School District (Lenawee), which is ranked 299 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sand Creek High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.88%) compared to the state average (70.1%) and the nearby schools analyzed, such as Madison High School and Blissfield High School. The school has had relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 81.6% to 92.7% over the past five years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, it has also experienced fluctuating dropout rates, ranging from 2.9% to 13.3%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Sand Creek High School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.0% in 2017-2018 to 62.5% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average and the nearby schools.

One of the most concerning findings is that Sand Creek High School's test scores, particularly in mathematics, are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, with only 9.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics in 2023-2024. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 267 out of 852 Michigan high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 479 out of 743 in 2023-2024. These challenges, combined with the school's high percentage of students (41.65%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggest that Sand Creek High School may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student engagement, academic support, and overall school performance.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 6518 Sand Creek Hwy
       Sand Creek, MI  49279-9703


(517) 436-3121

District: Sand Creek Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
479th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,177 Help


Feeder schools for Sand Creek High School:

Elementary:    Ruth McGregor Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  425

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
6.8%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sand Creek High School ranks better than 58.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.28. (See more...)
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Compare Details Sand Creek High School ranks worse than 64.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sand Creek High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sand Creek High School is 17.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sand Creek High School is $14,177.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sand Creek High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sand Creek High School 375th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Sand Creek High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Sand Creek High School 479th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Sand Creek High School in the ranking list.)

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Sand Creek Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sand Creek Community Schools 299th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sand Creek High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.54 579th 806 28.2%
2007 65.43 332nd 823 59.7%
2008 59.61 443rd 839 47.2%
2009 74.65 195th 847 77.0%
2010 53.21 535th 851 37.1%
2011 60.83 416th 858 51.5%
2012 39.90 590th 900 34.4%
2013 53.48 432nd 919 53.0%
2014 66.45 272nd 921 70.5%
2015 53.98 405th 919 55.9%
2016 45.81 475th 894 46.9%
2017 36.95 485th 821 40.9%
2018 39.79 534th 838 36.3%
2019 31.68 544th 792 31.3%
2021 28.27 490th 675 27.4%
2022 36.84 484th 776 37.6%
2023 43.11 483rd 883 45.3%
2024 52.28 375th 897 58.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 455th 815 44.2%
2019 33.44 471st 672 29.9%
2021 23.10 442nd 523 15.5%
2022 54.98 263rd 691 61.9%
2023 39.38 492nd 825 40.4%
2024 52.87 328th 836 60.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.84 467th 794 41.2%
2019 41.30 375th 658 43.0%
2021 37.59 320th 521 38.6%
2022 35.32 415th 657 36.8%
2023 45.68 388th 770 49.6%
2024 57.05 259th 771 66.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.96 528th 797 33.8%
2019 16.35 557th 639 12.8%
2021 20.12 454th 540 15.9%
2022 35.61 409th 658 37.8%
2023 38.72 469th 776 39.6%
2024 34.76 517th 786 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.12 558th 678 17.7%
2019 17.17 548th 624 12.2%
2021 22.99 457th 577 20.8%
2022 27.20 480th 638 24.8%
2023 28.54 511th 688 25.7%
2024 39.01 417th 701 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Sand Creek High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.73 123rd 705 82.6%
2007 55.65 421st 767 45.1%
2008 58.36 397th 750 47.1%
2009 59.15 392nd 754 48.0%
2010 60.35 393rd 765 48.6%
2011 62.06 383rd 784 51.1%
2012 53.75 403rd 773 47.9%
2013 44.49 475th 805 41.0%
2014 61.83 311th 799 61.1%
2015 52.57 411th 832 50.6%
2016 65.87 267th 852 68.7%
2017 60.55 289th 835 65.4%
2018 40.68 488th 824 40.8%
2019 47.55 353rd 666 47.0%
2021 26.66 435th 561 22.5%
2022 24.61 458th 531 13.7%
2023 48.37 362nd 735 50.7%
2024 33.64 479th 743 35.5%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 418th 755 44.6%
2023 58.88 222nd 614 63.8%
2024 65.17 182nd 654 72.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.46 384th 710 45.9%
2019 43.27 315th 554 43.1%
2021 33.86 319th 462 31.0%
2022 21.94 377th 416 9.4%
2023 67.92 165th 611 73.0%
2024 46.97 306th 619 50.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.70 510th 707 27.9%
2019 40.92 327th 543 39.8%
2021 21.95 386th 472 18.2%
2022 16.84 401st 440 8.9%
2023 25.28 464th 611 24.1%
2024 30.18 451st 633 28.8%
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Rank History for high school White students at Sand Creek High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.13 524th 708 26.0%
2019 41.97 334th 582 42.6%
2021 21.74 433rd 516 16.1%
2022 12.60 468th 492 4.9%
2023 34.46 421st 647 34.9%
2024 23.75 501st 638 21.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sand Creek High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 339 0 2 14 2 n/a n/a 0 357
1989 324 1 1 14 2 n/a n/a 0 342
1990 339 0 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 354
1991 328 2 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1992 362 3 1 25 2 n/a n/a 0 393
1993 368 5 2 23 7 n/a n/a 0 405
1994 380 5 1 16 3 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 410 6 1 17 9 n/a n/a 0 443
1996 410 6 1 17 9 n/a n/a 0 443
1997 416 6 1 18 13 n/a n/a 0 454
1998 425 3 2 15 13 n/a n/a 0 458
1999 419 5 1 12 14 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 419 3 2 15 12 n/a n/a 0 451
2001 419 1 3 21 10 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 448 1 4 23 9 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 448 1 4 23 9 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 465 1 1 23 8 n/a n/a 0 498
2005 470 3 2 18 9 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 487 3 2 18 7 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 456 3 1 14 7 n/a n/a 0 481
2008 460 4 3 13 9 n/a n/a 0 489
2009 421 4 4 13 5 n/a n/a 0 447
2010 422 5 3 11 7 n/a n/a 0 448
2011 421 3 1 22 4 0 4 0 455
2012 398 1 1 25 2 0 7 0 434
2013 389 4 0 28 1 0 10 0 432
2014 425 5 0 32 1 0 10 0 473
2015 437 1 1 32 2 0 15 0 488
2016 440 1 0 30 3 0 14 0 488
2017 457 1 1 25 3 0 12 0 499
2018 449 0 2 24 3 0 12 0 490
2019 435 0 2 29 2 0 13 0 481
2020 427 0 2 27 1 0 10 0 467
2021 429 1 3 33 1 0 10 0 477
2022 404 1 3 29 0 0 7 0 444
2023 382 2 3 29 0 0 9 0 425

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 342 n/a n/a 14
1990 354 25.0 14.1 13.3
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 393 n/a n/a 21.9
1993 405 n/a 0.0 21.2
1994 405 25.0 16.2 12.6
1995 443 27.5 16.1 11.3
1996 443 27.5 16.1 11.3
1997 454 29.0 15.7 11.5
1998 458 29.0 15.8 11.1
1999 451 31.0 14.5 11.8
2000 451 28.0 16.1 13.3
2001 454 28.6 15.9 16.1
2002 485 27.0 18.0 17.5
2003 485 27.0 18.0 17.5
2004 498 26.5 18.8 18.5
2005 502 25.7 19.5 21.1
2006 517 25.3 20.4 23.4
2007 481 25.3 19.0 23.5
2008 489 25.3 19.3 23.3
2009 447 25.3 17.7 29.5
2010 448 25.7 17.3 37.1
2011 455 25.7 17.6 40
2012 434 25.4 17.0 31.8
2013 432 25.4 16.9 36.3
2014 473 29.1 16.2 39.7
2015 488 28.0 17.4 37.5
2016 488 27.0 18.0 38.1
2017 499 23.5 21.1 37.1
2018 490 32.4 15.1 42.4
2019 481 31.8 15.0 39.7
2020 467 23.8 19.5 46.5
2021 477 22.7 20.9 45.9
2022 444 24.0 18.4 43.9
2023 425 23.7 17.8 41.6

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 357 n/a n/a n/a
1989 342 n/a n/a 14
1990 354 25.0 14.1 13.3
1991 351 n/a n/a n/a
1992 393 n/a n/a 21.9
1993 405 n/a 0.0 21.2
1994 405 25.0 16.2 12.6
1995 443 27.5 16.1 11.3
1996 443 27.5 16.1 11.3
1997 454 29.0 15.7 11.5
1998 458 29.0 15.8 11.1
1999 451 31.0 14.5 11.8
2000 451 28.0 16.1 13.3
2001 454 28.6 15.9 16.1
2002 485 27.0 18.0 17.5
2003 485 27.0 18.0 17.5
2004 498 26.5 18.8 18.5
2005 502 25.7 19.5 21.1
2006 517 25.3 20.4 23.4
2007 481 25.3 19.0 23.5
2008 489 25.3 19.3 23.3
2009 447 25.3 17.7 29.5
2010 448 25.7 17.3 37.1
2011 455 25.7 17.6 40
2012 434 25.4 17.0 31.8
2013 432 25.4 16.9 36.3
2014 473 29.1 16.2 39.7
2015 488 28.0 17.4 37.5
2016 488 27.0 18.0 38.1
2017 499 23.5 21.1 37.1
2018 490 32.4 15.1 42.4
2019 481 31.8 15.0 39.7
2020 467 23.8 19.5 46.5
2021 477 22.7 20.9 45.9
2022 444 24.0 18.4 43.9
2023 425 23.7 17.8 41.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sand Creek High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $505 (4.9%) $9,765 (95.1%) $10,270
2020 $538 (5.2%) $9,867 (94.8%) $10,405
2021 $590 (5.3%) $10,565 (94.7%) $11,155
2022 $297 (2.3%) $12,384 (97.7%) $12,680
2023 $326 (2.3%) $13,850 (97.7%) $14,177

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sand Creek High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 544th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 483rd of 883 Middle schools
 14%
Ranks 353rd of 666 High schoolsRanks 362nd of 735 High schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek High School)26.740.4
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek Community Schools)26.740.4
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Sand Creek High School)26.732.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Sand Creek Community Schools)26.732.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek High School)32.334.1
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek Community Schools)32.334.1
 1.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Sand Creek High School)32.331.8
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Sand Creek Community Schools)32.331.8
 0.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sand Creek High School)15.110.8
 4.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Sand Creek Community Schools)15.110.8
 4.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek High School)5361.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Sand Creek Community Schools)5361.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sand Creek High School)34.926.7
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sand Creek Community Schools)34.926.7
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Sand Creek High School)32.630.4
 2.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Sand Creek Community Schools)32.630.4
 2.2%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Sand Creek High School)63.849.1
 14.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Sand Creek Community Schools)63.849.1
 14.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sand Creek High School)31.922.6
 9.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Sand Creek Community Schools)31.922.6
 9.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students481425
 11.6%
African American02
American Indian20
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic2929
Pacific Islander00
White435382
 12.2%
Two or More Races139
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%41.6%
 1.9%


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Students at Sand Creek High School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Sand Creek High School ranks 479th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 425 students attended Sand Creek High School.

Sand Creek High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ruth McGregor Elementary School


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