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 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 9,095 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
15 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
9,095 Students
3,500,507 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
172,951 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
District Rank
Saugus Union School District, which is ranked #211 of all 1,931 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
0.71
0.65
# American Indian Students
15 Students
16,888 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,477 Students
424,717 Students
% Asian Students
16%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,484 Students
1,893,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
54%
# Black Students
284 Students
169,690 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
3,143 Students
754,767 Students
% White Students
35%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
14,663 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
682 Students
219,616 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,453
451,616
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,200
377,018
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,240
379,893
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,260
389,353
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,257
393,562
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,364
398,613
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,321
407,977
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
280,783
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
277,323
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
39,712
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
34,198
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
33,820
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
36,556
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,798 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,734 is less than the state median of $19,787. 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
$18,798
$21,485
Spending / Student
$17,734
$19,787
Best Saugus Union School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Creek Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 1,024 students
Rank: #22.
Tesoro Del Valle Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Emblem Academy
Magnet School
(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
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Charles Helmers Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 452 students
Rank: #55.
Bridgeport Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 803 students
Rank: #66.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 812 students
Rank: #77.
James Foster Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Highlands Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 561 students
Rank: #99.
Mountainview Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 934 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosedell Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 638 students
Rank: #1111.
North Park Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 444 students
Rank: #1212.
Cedarcreek Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 375 students
Rank: #1313.
Skyblue Mesa Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 581 students
Rank: #1414.
Santa Clarita Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 254 students
Rank: #1515.
Rio Vista Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 463 students
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