Plum Canyon Elementary vs James Foster Elementary
Plum Canyon Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.9/10 compared to 6.4/10. Plum Canyon Elementary is significantly larger with 849 students, about 1.8× the size of James Foster Elementary (475). In math proficiency, Plum Canyon Elementary leads at 65.0%.
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.
Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus, CA
6.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
849 students
James Foster Elementary
Saugus, CA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
475 students
Keep or send this comparison
Send to my realtor
Open an email to my realtorRatings Comparison
| Metric | Plum Canyon Elementary | James Foster Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.9 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 6.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.9% | 40.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| State Rank | #3,676 of 9,557 | #4,889 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 62th | 49th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Plum Canyon Elementary | James Foster Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 65.0% | 51.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 74.0% | 60.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Saugus (91350) | Saugus (91350) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $135,612 | $135,612 |
| Median Home Value | $733,000 | $733,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,485 | $2,485 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.7% | 40.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 35 min |