Saugus School District

23 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Saugus School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,436 students in Saugus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Saugus School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,847 Schools
# Students
2,436 Students
911,529 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
76,212 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Saugus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MA)
#285 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Saugus  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
26%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Saugus  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
44%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Saugus  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
87%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Saugus  School District and public school graduation rate of MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
20 Students
2,055 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
147 Students
65,787 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
629 Students
210,601 Students
% Hispanic Students
26%
23%
# Black Students
123 Students
84,956 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,436 Students
507,258 Students
% White Students
59%
56%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
788 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
39,090 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
53
27,714
# Students in K Grade:
152
62,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
62,602
# Students in 2nd Grade:
183
64,073
# Students in 3rd Grade:
188
65,481
# Students in 4th Grade:
196
65,789
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
66,972
# Students in 6th Grade:
201
67,110
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
69,038
# Students in 8th Grade:
214
71,463
# Students in 9th Grade:
173
75,727
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
71,088
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
69,758
# Students in 12th Grade:
168
70,661
# Ungraded Students:
6
1,679

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,381 is higher than the state median of $23,971. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,768 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart display total revenue of Saugus  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$60 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart display total spending of Saugus  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,381
$23,971
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Saugus  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,768
$24,732
This chart display average spending per public school student in Saugus  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Saugus School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saugus High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial
Math: 26% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Grades: PK-1
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Saugus Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-5800
Grades: 2-5
| 761 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Saugus School District?
Saugus School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,436 students.
What is the rank of Saugus School District?
Saugus School District is ranked #306 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saugus School District?
59% of Saugus School District students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saugus School District?
Saugus School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Saugus School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,768 is higher than the state median of $24,732. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,436 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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