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6.9avg / 10

Saugus Union School District

School District · Santa Clarita, California

Students: 9,192
Teachers (FTE): 350

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

15

15 elem

Enrollment

9,192

Student-Teacher Ratio

26.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#166 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,046

$3,601 vs California median

District size

9,192 students

Much larger than California median

The short answer

Saugus Union ranks #166 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Saugus Union's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Highlands Elementary (8.2/10), North Park Elementary (8.1/10), and Cedarcreek Elementary (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Highlands Elementary

Rates 8.2/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Saugus Union schools.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
North Park Elementary

STAAR proficiency rose +15.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Saugus Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Saugus Union

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Highlands Elementary8.2 / 10
2North Park Elementary8.1 / 10
3Cedarcreek Elementary8.1 / 10
4Tesoro Del Valle Elementary7.9 / 10
5Skyblue Mesa Elementary7.6 / 10
6Bridgeport Elementary7.2 / 10
7Plum Canyon Elementary6.9 / 10
8Emblem Academy6.9 / 10
9West Creek Academy6.8 / 10
10Rosedell Elementary6.7 / 10

See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Saugus Union

Saugus Union is a Santa Clarita, California school district serving 15 schools.The district educates 9,192 students with a student-teacher ratio of 26.3:1. District-level spending was $14,046 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Saugus Union demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Highlands Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Saugus Union students show an average math proficiency of 59.9% and ELA proficiency of 66.0%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools.

District Map

Schools in Saugus Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency59.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency66.0%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Saugus Union with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Santa Clarita
Total Enrollment
9,192
Teachers (FTE)
350
District spending per student
$14,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Saugus Union?

Saugus Union has 15 schools in total — 15 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Saugus Union?

The average composite rating for Saugus Union is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Saugus Union?

Saugus Union's district-level spending was $14,046 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Saugus Union?

The average student-teacher ratio in Saugus Union is 26.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Saugus Union?

Highlands Elementary is the highest-rated school in Saugus Union with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Saugus Union?

Across schools in Saugus Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Saugus Union compare to other districts in California?

Saugus Union has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
59.9%
ELA Proficiency
66.0%

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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