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#2361 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 50% in state
Sand Creek Middle School
Middle School · South Colonie Central School District · Albany, NY
A South Colonie Central School District middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
329 SAND CREEK RD, Albany, NY 12205
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sand Creek Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sand Creek Middle 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,693/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,270
Median home value
$264,200
Median rent
$1,405/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-schoharie-schenectady-saratoga BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| St Catherine's Ctr for Children R & E May SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–6 | 2.9 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Latham Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–11 | 3.1 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Shaker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,470 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Colonie Central School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,719NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sand Creek Middle School is listed in SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sand Creek Middle School
Sand Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Albany, NY, part of South Colonie Central School District, serving approximately 882 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,361 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sand Creek Middle School
What grades does Sand Creek Middle School serve?
Sand Creek Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Sand Creek Middle School?
Sand Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Creek Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sand Creek Middle School rank in NY?
Sand Creek Middle School ranks #2,361 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sand Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sand Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sand Creek Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sand Creek Middle School a charter school?
No, Sand Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sand Creek Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sand Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sand Creek Middle School?
48.0% of students at Sand Creek Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Albany County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (518) 459-1333
- Area population (ZIP 12205)
- 25,912
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 45
Official sources & links
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 12205; 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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