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#442 of 967 schools in NE
Top 46% in state
Sandy Creek High School
High School · South Central Nebraska Unified 5 · Fairfield, NE
A South Central Nebraska Unified 5 high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30671 HWY 14, Fairfield, NE 68938
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sandy Creek High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,821
Median home value
$183,400
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68938; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence/nelson High SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 68 | 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.
South Central Nebraska Unified 5
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,597NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Sandy Creek High School is listed in SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA UNIFIED 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandy Creek High School
Sandy Creek High School is a public high school in Fairfield, NE, part of South Central Nebraska Unified 5, serving approximately 117 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandy Creek High School
What grades does Sandy Creek High School serve?
Sandy Creek High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sandy Creek High School?
Sandy Creek High School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy Creek High School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandy Creek High School rank in NE?
Sandy Creek High School ranks #442 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Sandy Creek High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandy Creek High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Sandy Creek High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy Creek High School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandy Creek High School a charter school?
No, Sandy Creek High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandy Creek High School a Title I school?
No, Sandy Creek High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandy Creek High School?
44.4% of students at Sandy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (402) 726-2151
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 68938)
- 455
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 68938; 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
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