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 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 9,192 students in Saugus Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Saugus Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
16 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
9,192 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saugus Union School District, which is ranked #211 of all 1,925 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
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
39%
56%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
34%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,600 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $18,396. 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
$18,600
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,547
$18,396
Best Saugus Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Creek Academy
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28767 North West 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
(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
| 522 students
Rank: #33.
Emblem Academy
(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
| 777 students
Rank: #44.
Charles Helmers Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27300 North Grandview Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5345
Valencia, CA 91354
(661) 294-5345
Grades: K-6
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Bridgeport Elementary 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
| 833 students
Rank: #66.
Plum Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28360 North Alfred Way
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5365
Grades: K-6
| 849 students
Rank: #77.
James Foster Elementary 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
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
Highlands Elementary 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
| 583 students
Rank: #99.
Mountainview Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
22201 West Cypress Pl.
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
(661) 294-5325
Grades: K-6
| 914 students
Rank: #1010.
Rosedell Elementary 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
| 662 students
Rank: #1111.
North Park Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23335 West Sunset Hills Dr.
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5370
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 294-5370
Grades: K-6
| 469 students
Rank: #1212.
Cedarcreek Elementary 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
| 388 students
Rank: #1313.
Skyblue Mesa Elementary 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
| 586 students
Rank: #1414.
Santa Clarita Elementary 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
| 170 students
Rank: #1515.
Rio Vista Elementary 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
| 474 students
Rank: n/an/a
28110 North Wellston Dr.
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5306
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
(661) 294-5306
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saugus Union School District?
Saugus Union School District manages 16 public schools serving 9,192 students.
What is the rank of Saugus Union School District?
Saugus Union School District is ranked #211 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saugus Union School District?
39% of Saugus Union School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saugus Union School District?
Saugus Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Saugus Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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