School Overview
Sand Creek Middle School is a public school located in Albany, New York, serving students in grades 5 through 8 as part of the South Colonie Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to help pre-adolescent and early adolescent students transition successfully from elementary school to high school. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the school emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the challenges of their future academic careers.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Sand Creek Middle School encourages students to engage in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, intramural sports, and arts programs, which help promote community involvement and personal discovery. The school maintains a strong focus on partnership with parents and the local community to create a comprehensive educational experience. Through its dedicated faculty and commitment to district-wide educational standards, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and collaborative learning environment for its diverse student body.
868
Total Students
70.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White467
Hispanic108
Black91
Asian129
Two or More73
  • White
    467 (53.8 %)
  • Asian
    129 (14.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    108 (12.4 %)
  • Black
    91 (10.5 %)
  • Two or More
    73 (8.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)459-1333
Website: http://www.southcolonieschools.org
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 70.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 393
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Grade 5 194
Grade 6 223
Grade 7 230
Grade 8 201
Ungraded 20

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 5194
Grade 6223
Grade 7230
Grade 8201
Ungraded20
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAND CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43550.1%
Male43349.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)