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#1154 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 12% in state

Emblem Academy

Elementary School · Saugus Union · Saugus, CA

A Saugus Union elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

22635 Espuella Dr., Saugus, CA 91350

  • Math 70% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 75% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+31.5 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.9:1
District spending per student$14,046
Chronic Absenteeism9.9%

Students at Emblem Academy score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency70%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency75%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 72% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
63%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2024
Math
70%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Emblem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 71Very Walkable
  • Bike 65Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low245/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$135,612

Median home value

$733,000

Median rent

$2,485/mo

College educated

40.7%

Homeownership

82.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highlands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.7K–60.9 mi583Compare →
Bridgeport ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–61.0 mi833Compare →
Santa Clarita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–61.0 mi170Compare →
Charles Helmers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9K–61.2 mi466Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Saugus Union

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#1 of 15
District spending per student
$14,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Emblem Academy is listed in Saugus Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emblem Academy

Emblem Academy is a public elementary school in Saugus, CA, part of Saugus Union, serving approximately 777 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,154 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emblem Academy

What grades does Emblem Academy serve?

Emblem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Emblem Academy?

Emblem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 777 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emblem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Emblem Academy is 25.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emblem Academy rank in CA?

Emblem Academy ranks #1,154 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Emblem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Emblem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Emblem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emblem Academy has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Emblem Academy a charter school?

No, Emblem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Emblem Academy a Title I school?

No, Emblem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emblem Academy?

27.2% of students at Emblem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
777
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.9%
Area population (ZIP 91350)
43,621
Area average commute
34.9 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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