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Plum Canyon Elementary School vs. Skyblue Mesa Elementary School

Should you attend Plum Canyon Elementary School or Skyblue Mesa Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Plum Canyon Elementary School
28360 North Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Skyblue Mesa Elementary School
28040 Hardesty Ave.
Canyon Country, CA 91351
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Plum Canyon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 849 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Plum Canyon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Skyblue Mesa Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
849 students
586 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Plum Canyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Plum Canyon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Plum Canyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Plum Canyon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saugus Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saugus Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1383 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#2912 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Plum Canyon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in CA)
48%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plum Canyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saugus Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saugus Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in CA)
50%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Plum Canyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saugus Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saugus Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Plum Canyon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Skyblue Mesa Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
153
95
Grade 1 Students
129
76
Grade 2 Students
120
70
Grade 3 Students
122
106
Grade 4 Students
106
82
Grade 5 Students
113
72
Grade 6 Students
106
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Plum Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
18%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Plum Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Plum Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Plum Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
38%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Plum Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Plum Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saugus Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Plum Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saugus Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saugus Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Plum Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saugus Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saugus Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Plum Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saugus Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Skyblue Mesa Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saugus Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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