Sandy Creek Middle School

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Sandy Creek Middle School ranks 39 th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sandy Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Fairfield, Nebraska, serving 96 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently ranks in the top half of Nebraska middle schools, currently at 39 out of 200 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Sandy Creek Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state and South Central Nebraska Unified 5 district averages in subjects like English Language Arts and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 71.88% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in NSCAS/English Language Arts, compared to 58.33% for the district and 58.3% for the state. The school also shows strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 26th out of 146 Nebraska middle schools for female students and 45th out of 144 schools for low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to nearby schools like Lawrence-Nelson Middle School and Bruning-Davenport Middle School, Sandy Creek Middle School stands out with its higher proficiency rates in NSCAS/Mathematics and NSCAS/Science. The school's higher spending per student, at $18,949 compared to the district's $16,608, and smaller class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.2, may contribute to its academic success. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in chronic absenteeism, an area it may want to focus on to ensure consistent student engagement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE 68938-0125

(402) 762-3561

District: South Central Nebraska Unified 5

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 200 Nebraska Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,949

Students who attend Sandy Creek Middle School usually attend:

High:

Sandy Creek High School

Feeder schools for Sandy Creek Middle School:

Elementary:

Sandy Creek Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 97

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.2%

Hispanic:

24.7%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandy Creek Middle School ranks better than 80.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.6. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.2%), Hispanic (24.7%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy Creek Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Sandy Creek Middle School employs 7.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy Creek Middle School is $18,949.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sandy Creek Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy Creek Middle School 39^th of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Sandy Creek Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sandy Creek Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sandy Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2015	72.33	43^rd	256	83.2%
2016	78.49	32^nd	255	87.5%
2017	70.49	61^st	236	74.2%
2018	70.38	56^th	225	75.1%
2019	63.88	78^th	247	68.4%
2021	68.14	58^th	223	74.0%
2022	56.54	108^th	249	56.6%
2023	73.83	47^th	238	80.3%
2024	75.60	39^th	200	80.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandy Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	85.55	9^th	120	92.5%
2019	63.37	37^th	123	69.9%
2021	78.00	12^th	115	89.6%
2023	66.07	45^th	144	68.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Sandy Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.78	28^th	147	81.0%
2019	62.68	52^nd	156	66.7%
2021	44.56	82^nd	137	40.1%
2022	39.16	104^th	150	30.7%
2023	77.50	26^th	146	82.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sandy Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	67.28	46^th	141	67.4%
2019	58.73	61^st	153	60.1%
2022	58.09	66^th	160	58.8%
2023	60.92	62^nd	156	60.3%

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Rank History for White students at Sandy Creek Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	67.63	52^nd	203	74.4%
2019	59.40	79^th	222	64.4%
2021	60.47	65^th	204	68.1%
2022	50.21	117^th	234	50.0%
2023	70.33	53^rd	217	75.6%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandy Creek Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	101	1	0	4	0	0	0	106
2015	88	0	0	4	0	1	1	94
2016	83	2	0	2	1	2	0	90
2017	79	4	0	5	1	2	1	92
2018	85	4	0	5	1	1	1	97
2019	80	2	0	8	0	0	1	91
2020	74	1	0	7	0	0	0	82
2021	74	1	0	6	0	0	0	81
2022	79	1	0	10	1	0	0	91
2023	82	1	1	9	0	0	3	96
2024	70	0	1	24	0	0	2	97

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 Sandy Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	106	7.8	13.5	44.3
2015	94	8.0	11.7	43.6
2016	90	9.0	10.0	48.9
2017	92	9.1	10.0	54.3
2018	97	8.1	11.8	52.6
2019	91	9.0	10.0	51.6
2020	82	9.6	8.4	48.8
2021	81	8.9	9.0	51.9
2022	91	7.9	11.4	52.7
2023	96	7.8	12.2	50
2024	97	7.3	13.1	48.5

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 Sandy Creek Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	106	7.8	13.5	44.3
2015	94	8.0	11.7	43.6
2016	90	9.0	10.0	48.9
2017	92	9.1	10.0	54.3
2018	97	8.1	11.8	52.6
2019	91	9.0	10.0	51.6
2020	82	9.6	8.4	48.8
2021	81	8.9	9.0	51.9
2022	91	7.9	11.4	52.7
2023	96	7.8	12.2	50
2024	97	7.3	13.1	48.5

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 Sandy Creek Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$01 (0.0%)	$13,654 (85.8%)	$15,922
2020	$10 (0.0%)	$14,328 (67.4%)	$21,260
2021	$1,146 (4.8%)	$15,753 (65.3%)	$24,111
2022	$472 (2.1%)	$15,375 (68.0%)	$22,612
2023	$134 (0.7%)	$15,687 (82.8%)	$18,949

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy Creek Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 78^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 47^th of 238 Middle schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Middle School)	32	71	39%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	37	56	19%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Creek Middle School)	84	81	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	70	77	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Middle School)	59	62	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	54	51	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Creek Middle School)	75	86	11%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	67	81	14%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy Creek Middle School)	55	66	11%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	47	60	13%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sandy Creek Middle School)	76	82	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	64	70	6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Sandy Creek Middle School)	48	72	24%
8th Grade Science (South Central Nebraska Unified 5)	49	70	21%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	96	5.5%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	8	9	12.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	80	82	2.5%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.6%	50%	1.6%

Schools Near Sandy Creek Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sandy Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	30671 Highway 14	Fairfield	68938	Clay County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 762-3561	97	7	13.1	48.5%	70 (72.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (24.7%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	75.6	39^th of 200 public middle schools	80.5%		73.8	47^th of 238 public middle schools	80.3%	8	$18,949	$134	$15,687
Harvard Middle School	Public	6-8	506 East North Street	Harvard	68944	Clay County	Harvard Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 772-2171	45	5	9.3		29 (64.4%)	1 (2.2%)	14 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$10,923	$1,207	$6,927
Bruning-Davenport Middle School	Public	5-8	106 N Juniper Ave	Davenport	68335	Thayer County	Bruning-Davenport Unified Sys	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 364-2225	52	6	8.3	36.5%	49 (94.2%)	1 (1.9%)	2 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$28,736	$460	$23,139
Lawrence - Nelson Middle School	Public	6-8	850 S Nevada	Nelson	68961	Nuckolls County	South Central Nebraska Unified 5	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 225-3371	47	3	17.2	42.6%	42 (89.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$16,608	$134	$12,492

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Creek Middle School

How many students attend Sandy Creek Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 97 students attended Sandy Creek Middle School.

Is Sandy Creek Middle School a good school?

Sandy Creek Middle School ranks 39^th of 200 Nebraska middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Sandy Creek Middle School in?

South Central Nebraska Unified 5

What high school do graduates of Sandy Creek Middle School attend?

Students who attend Sandy Creek Middle School usually go on to attend Sandy Creek High School

What is the racial makeup of Sandy Creek Middle School?

Students at Sandy Creek Middle School are 72% White, 25% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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