Sandy Creek Central School District

The Sandy Creek Central School District in New York consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the high school is a standout performer, the elementary and middle schools in the district are struggling and underperforming compared to state averages.

Sandy Creek High School consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of high schools statewide, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has strong academic performance, with over 80% proficiency rates on most Regents exams, well above the state averages. In contrast, Sandy Creek Elementary and Sandy Creek Middle Schools both have 2-star or lower ratings from SchoolDigger and struggle to meet proficiency targets on state assessments.

All three schools in the district have a high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 49-53%. This likely contributes to the academic challenges faced, and indicates a need for targeted support and interventions for these students. Additionally, the per-student spending varies significantly, from $15,889 at the elementary school to $24,220 at the high school, suggesting a need for more equitable distribution of resources across the district to address performance gaps.