Saugus School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 6 public schools in Saugus School District, serving 2,588 students. Saugus School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Saugus School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Saugus School District are Saugus High School, Lynnhurst and Oaklandvale. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Saugus School District |
| School District Website | http://www.saugus.k12.ma.us |
| School District Phone Number | (781) 231-5000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,588 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 201 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Saugus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 403 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #270 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 14 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 130 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 5% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 422 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 16% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 109 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 1,851 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 72% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 59 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 100 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 188 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 197 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 199 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 177 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 209 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 212 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 216 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 205 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 229 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 165 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 158 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 187 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 139 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 7 | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $19,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $18,832 is less than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $50 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $49 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $19,118 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $18,832 | $18,839 |
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Saugus School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Saugus High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%
Rank:9/, Top 20%1 Pearce Drive10
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Grades: 9-12 | 656 students
- Lynnhurst Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:7/, Top 50%443 Walnut St/elm Street10
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5079
Grades: K-5 | 270 students
- Oaklandvale Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:6/, Top 50%266 Main Street10
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5082
Grades: K-5 | 240 students
- Douglas Waybright Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%25 Talbot Street10
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5087
Grades: PK-5 | 231 students
- Veterans Memorial Math: 49% | Reading: 54%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%39 Hurd Avenue10
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-8166
Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
- Belmonte Saugus Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 32%
Rank:3/, Bottom 50%25 Dow Street10
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Grades: 6-8 | 650 students
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