Saratoga Union Elementary School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,816 students in Saratoga Union Elementary School District. Saratoga Union Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Saratoga Union Elementary School District are Argonaut Elementary School, Redwood Middle School and Saratoga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Saratoga Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the California public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 89% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
| School District Name | Saratoga Union Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://www.saratogausd.org |
| School District Phone Number | (408) 867-3424 |
| School District Grades Offered | KG - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (CA) |
| # of Schools | 4 Schools | 10,340 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,816 Students | 6,196,703 Students |
| # of Teachers | 91 Teachers | 264,729 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
District Comparison
Saratoga Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #2 of all 1,013 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2 out of 989 school districts (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 50% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 32,926 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 1,055 Students | 719,396 Students |
| % Asian Students | 58% | 12% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 77 Students | 3,365,353 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 54% |
| # of Black Students | 2 Students | 337,524 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 5% |
| # of White Students | 488 Students | 1,437,151 Students |
| % White Students | 27% | 23% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 28,774 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Two or more races Students | 192 Students | 272,907 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 11% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 18 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 134 | 530,203 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 134 | 456,747 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 128 | 454,171 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 202 | 445,898 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 192 | 465,107 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 204 | 470,483 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 244 | 484,469 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 274 | 474,250 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 304 | 471,776 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 493,492 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 481,781 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 473,656 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 486,497 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 8,155 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $20,403 is higher than the state median of $15,053. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,199 is higher than the state median of $14,597. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (CA) |
| Total Revenue | $37 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $33 MM | $27 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $20,403 | $15,053 |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,199 | $14,597 |
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Saratoga Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.Argonaut Elementary School Math: 98% | Reading: 94%13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.Rank:10/Top 1%10
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Grades: K-5 | 343 students
- Rank: #22.Redwood Middle School Math: 90% | Reading: 89%13925 Fruitvale Ave.Rank:10/Top 1%10
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Grades: 6-8 | 822 students
- Rank: #33.Saratoga Elementary School Math: 89% | Reading: 87%14592 Oak St.Rank:10/Top 1%10
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Grades: K-5 | 342 students
- Rank: #44.Foothill Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%13919 Lynde Ave.Rank:10/Top 5%10
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4036
Grades: K-5 | 309 students
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