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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,675 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 34% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,675 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saugus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
87%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.4%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
34%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
7%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
48%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,239 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,578 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$57 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$66 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$21,239
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$24,578
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Saugus School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugus High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Belmonte Steam Academy
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Gr: 2-5 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Early Learning Center
(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
Gr: PK-1 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Saugus Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Pearce Memorial Dr.
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saugus School District?
Saugus School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,675 students.
What is the rank of Saugus School District?
Saugus School District is ranked #285 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
48% of Saugus School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% 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 15:1, 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 $24,578 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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