Saugus Union School District
School District · Santa Clarita, California
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
15
15 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,046
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
15
15 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,046
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Evaluating Saugus Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Saugus Union as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Emblem Academy
Saugus · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Creek Academy
Valencia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Charles Helmers Elementary
Valencia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#197 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
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 #197 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Saugus Union's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Emblem Academy (8.3/10), West Creek Academy (8.2/10), and Charles Helmers Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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.
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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emblem Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | West Creek Academy | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Charles Helmers Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Tesoro Del Valle Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Plum Canyon Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Cedarcreek Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Bridgeport Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | North Park Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Rosedell Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Highlands Elementary | 6.7 / 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. The district invests $14,046 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Saugus Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Emblem Academy, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Saugus Union students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 65.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Saugus Union with test data.
Schools in Saugus Union
15 schools Elementary Schools 15
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Santa Clarita
- Total Enrollment
- 9,192
- Teachers (FTE)
- 350
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data 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 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Saugus Union?
Saugus Union spends $14,046 per student per year.
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?
Emblem Academy is the highest-rated school in Saugus Union with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Saugus Union?
Across schools in Saugus Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.5%. 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 7.0/10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.5%
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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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