James Foster Elementary vs Charles Helmers Elementary
James Foster Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 5.4/10. In math proficiency, Charles Helmers Elementary leads at 59.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
James Foster Elementary
Saugus, CA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
475 students
Charles Helmers Elementary
Valencia, CA
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
466 students
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| Metric | James Foster Elementary | Charles Helmers Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 3.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.6% | 31.5% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| State Rank | #4,889 of 9,557 | #7,000 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 49th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | James Foster Elementary | Charles Helmers Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% | 59.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Saugus (91350) | Valencia (91354) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $135,612 | $148,818 |
| Median Home Value | $733,000 | $803,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,485 | $2,923 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.7% | 53.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 35 min |