The top reported proficiency rate is 65% in Science. The lowest is 51% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Sand Creek Intermediate School
Sand Creek Intermediate School serves a single purpose: it is the transition point for students in fifth and sixth grade within Hamilton Southeastern Schools, one of the largest employers in the fast-growing city of Fishers. Because it covers only two grades, the school has no graduation rate to report and no high school programming. The question for a family is whether this intermediate model—essentially a bridge between elementary and middle school—suits their child’s academic and social needs.
The school’s academic performance, measured by the state’s ILEARN assessments, places it above the midpoint among all districts in Hamilton County when you average proficiency across tested subjects. In math, roughly three out of five students scored at or above the state’s proficiency mark. In English language arts, the number was closer to half. Science scores, tested only in fifth grade, were higher, with nearly two out of three students reaching proficiency. Social studies scores for fifth graders landed around the halfway mark. These results suggest a school that is performing solidly relative to a high-achieving county, but a parent should note that a meaningful share of students are not yet reaching the state’s proficiency bar in reading and math—an area worth discussing with the school.
The student body is large for a two-grade school, drawing from a sizable attendance zone in Fishers. The demographic mix is predominantly white, with smaller but notable shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Just over a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a signal that while the community is generally affluent, there is economic diversity in the building. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the record, so a parent seeking information on those support programs would need to ask the school directly.
Fishers itself is a suburb that has grown rapidly from a small railroad stop into a city of substantial size. It is car-dependent outside of a walkable downtown Nickel Plate District, but the city has invested in trails, parks, and a new event center. The housing market reflects the area’s desirability: home values are well above state and national benchmarks, and rents have eased slightly. The school district is the dominant local employer, and the community’s growth trajectory has been steady for decades. For a family moving to Fishers, Sand Creek Intermediate is part of a larger system that enjoys strong community investment.
The school offers no special academic programs or pathways in the available record—no mentioned magnet, career, or dual-credit offerings. That is not unusual for an intermediate school; these opportunities typically appear at the high school level. What a family gets here is a straightforward intermediate program in a well-resourced district. The school’s size means large grade-level cohorts, which can affect class sizes and the range of elective or enrichment options.
A parent should weigh the proficiency numbers against the school’s demographic context and the lack of detailed special-education or English-learner data. The school sits in a county where academic performance is generally high, and by that measure it holds its own in most subjects. The missing pieces—support services, discipline data, chronic absenteeism—are significant gaps in the picture. Without them, a family’s best next step is a school visit and a conversation with the principal about how the school serves students who are not yet meeting benchmarks and how it supports learners with diverse needs.
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