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7.3 avg / 10

Saugus Union School District

School District · Santa Clarita, California

Students: 9,192
Teachers (FTE): 350

Avg Rating

7.3

out of 10

Schools

15

15 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,046

Student-Teacher Ratio

26.3:1

How this district compares

California rank

#107 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.0

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,046

$3,601 vs California median

District size

9,192 students

Much larger than California median

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 7.3/10, Saugus Union is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Charles Helmers Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Saugus Union students show an average math proficiency of 58.6% and ELA proficiency of 64.3%.

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 Proficiency 58.6%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 64.3%
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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
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 7.3/10. 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?

Charles Helmers Elementary is the highest-rated school in Saugus Union with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Saugus Union?

Across schools in Saugus Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.3%. 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 7.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.3/10
Math Proficiency
58.6%
ELA Proficiency
64.3%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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