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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,462 students in Saugus School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Saugus School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
2,462 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Saugus School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
156 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
728 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
24%
# Black Students
143 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
1,327 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
54%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
80 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
148
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
182
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
192
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
201
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
203
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
191
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
184
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
174
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
178
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
173
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,103 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,506 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,103
$23,913
Spending / Student
$24,506
$24,672
Best Saugus School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saugus High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Pearce Drive
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Grades: 9-12
| 713 students
Rank: #22.
Belmonte Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5052
Grades: 2-5
| 780 students
Rank: #33.
Veterans Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-1
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
Saugus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Dow Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 231-5027
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saugus School District?
Saugus School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,462 students.
What is the rank of Saugus School District?
Saugus School District is ranked #277 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
54% of Saugus School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% 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 14:1, 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 $24,506 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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