Enrollment
80
Middle
DISTRICT 161 · STATE 411
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS·NCES 317047002465
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
30671 HWY 14, FAIRFIELD, NE 68938 · (402) 726-2151 · Clay County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL80 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
8.4:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 14.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
34 students
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 22 | 28% |
| Grade 7 | 31 | 39% |
| Grade 8 | 27 | 34% |
Student demographics
23%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 23% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL→SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 80 | 42.5% | N/A |
| LAUREL-CONCORD-COLERIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL COLERIDGE | 82 | 36.6% | 56.4% |
| CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE | 74 | 37.8% | 64.6% |
| AUBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL AUBURN | 190 | 40.5% | 61.5% |
| BOONE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL ALBION | 146 | 43.2% | 65.6% |
| OGALLALA MIDDLE SCHOOL OGALLALA | 158 | 48.1% | N/A |
Matched among Nebraska middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 80 | #118 of 143 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is classified as a middle school. It is located in FAIRFIELD, Nebraska. Its grade span covers grades 6 through 8, with 80 students on the rolls. On average, middle schools in Nebraska enroll around 411, and this school is 81% below that mark.
The district, SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS, operates 3 schools serving 484 students.
White students account for 88% of the school's enrollment. After that, the student body is 9% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. Among Clay County residents, the White share is about 88%. A diversity index of 23% means there is a 23% chance two randomly chosen students at SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL are from different groups.
The school has 9.5 full-time-equivalent teachers and a ratio of 8.4 students per teacher. Statewide, middle schools in Nebraska average 14.5:1. Of all students at SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL, 43% are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Clay County, median household income comes to about $78,986, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Clay County counts 12 public schools with about 1,566 students.
SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY is the nearest public school to SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL, there are 5 other public schools.
The federal government classifies SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL's location as Rural: Remote.
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL has a community page on allk12 for topics such as pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Clay County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
6,095
Census ACS
Median income
$78,986
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
1,566 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 280 students
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 124 students
Other schools in FAIRFIELD
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARYElementary · 280 students
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 275 students
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 124 students
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 117 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 97 students
- CLAY CO LEARNING CENTER - FAIRFIELDCombined
Other Sandy Creek Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 2 states are named Sandy Creek Middle. SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is the 3rd largest of the 3.
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLFAIRFIELD, NE · 97 students
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLSANDY CREEK, NY · 175 students
Nearby schools
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY0.0 mi · 280
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 117
- SANDY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.0 mi · 275
- SANDY CREEK HIGH SCHOOL0.0 mi · 124
- SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL0.0 mi · 97
- HARVARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL13.2 mi · 91
Frequently asked questions
About SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL?
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 80 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL serve?
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Approximately 8.4:1 students per teacher at SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL.
What is the student diversity at SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Student demographics at SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL are roughly 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
What district is SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL in?
SANDY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is part of SANDY CREEK SCHOOLS.
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