Top Rankings
Saugus Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 9,168 students in Saugus Union School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Saugus Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
7,688 Schools
# Students
9,168 Students
3,823,691 Students
# Teachers
348 Teachers
173,564 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Saugus Union School District, which is ranked #213 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#213 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
17,644 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1,451 Students
438,824 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,407 Students
2,121,275 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
56%
# Black Students
308 Students
196,205 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
3,391 Students
807,801 Students
% White Students
37%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
15,388 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
582 Students
222,553 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,374
467,614
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,208
408,263
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,253
421,114
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,275
426,435
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,340
432,748
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,286
440,654
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,432
440,527
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
307,721
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
321,532
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
40,526
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
37,922
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
36,984
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
41,633
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,593 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$171 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$161 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,648
$19,801
Spending / Student
$17,593
$18,236
Best Saugus Union School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Creek Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28767 N. W. Hills Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5385
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5385
Grades: K-6
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Tesoro Del Valle Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
29171 Bernardo Way
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5380
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5380
Grades: K-6
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Emblem Academy
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
22635 Espuella Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5315
Grades: K-6
| 734 students
Rank: #44.
Charles Helmers Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27300 N. Grandview Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5345
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5345
Grades: K-6
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23670 Newhall Ranch Rd.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5375
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5375
Grades: K-6
| 737 students
Rank: #66.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28360 N. Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Grades: K-6
| 715 students
Rank: #77.
James Foster Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22500 Pamplico Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5355
Grades: K-6
| 495 students
Rank: #88.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27332 Catala Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5320
Grades: K-6
| 924 students
Rank: #99.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22201 W. Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Grades: K-6
| 856 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosedell Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27853 Urbandale Ave.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5335
Grades: K-6
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23335 W. Sunset Hills Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5370
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5370
Grades: K-6
| 464 students
Rank: #1212.
Cedarcreek Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27792 Camp Plenty Rd.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5310
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5310
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #1313.
Skyblue Mesa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
28040 Hardesty Ave.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5350
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5350
Grades: K-6
| 547 students
Rank: #1414.
Santa Clarita Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
27177 Seco Canyon Rd.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5340
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5340
Grades: K-6
| 346 students
Rank: #1515.
Rio Vista Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20417 Cedarcreek St.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5330
Canyon Country, CA 91351
(661) 294-5330
Grades: K-6
| 438 students
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