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.
Overall District Rank
#285 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,381
$23,971
Spending / Student
$24,768
$24,732
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Grades: 9-12
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Veterans Memorial
Math: 26% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39 Hurd Avenue
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Grades: PK-1
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Saugus Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 484-5800
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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