Very Good
#973 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Sand Creek High School
High School · Sand Creek Community Schools · Sand Creek, MI
A Sand Creek Community Schools high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6518 SAND CREEK HWY, Sand Creek, MI 49279
- Math 35% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
Full Profile · 4/4 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Sand Creek High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Sand Creek High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low232/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,231
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$1,067/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
93.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49279; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Spear CampusEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.2 mi | 29 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sand Creek Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sand Creek High School is listed in Sand Creek Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand Creek High School
Sand Creek High School is a public high school in Sand Creek, MI, part of Sand Creek Community Schools, serving approximately 419 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #973 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand Creek High School
What grades does Sand Creek High School serve?
Sand Creek High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Sand Creek High School?
Sand Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek High School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand Creek High School rank in MI?
Sand Creek High School ranks #973 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sand Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sand Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Creek High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sand Creek High School a charter school?
No, Sand Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Sand Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sand Creek High School?
40.3% of students at Sand Creek High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lenawee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (517) 436-3121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 49279)
- 882
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49279; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.