Serving 815 students in grades 5-6, Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 815 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sand Creek Intermediate School's student population of 815 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
815 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sand Creek Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sand Creek Intermediate School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
13%
15%
Black
12%
13%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sand Creek Intermediate School's ranking?
Sand Creek Intermediate School is ranked #401 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sand Creek Intermediate School often compared to?
Sand Creek Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sand Creek Intermediate School?
815 students attend Sand Creek Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sand Creek Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sand Creek Intermediate School?
Sand Creek Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sand Creek Intermediate School offer ?
Sand Creek Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Sand Creek Intermediate School part of?
Sand Creek Intermediate School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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