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#4008 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 42% in state

North Park Elementary

Elementary School · Saugus Union · Valencia, CA

A Saugus Union elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

23335 West Sunset Hills Dr., Valencia, CA 91355

  • Math 61% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.9 pts
Overall Proficiency65% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$14,046
Chronic Absenteeism9.2%

Students at North Park Elementary score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency61%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2018, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Park Elementary 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$109,348

Median home value

$744,300

Median rent

$2,704/mo

College educated

49.5%

Homeownership

64.9%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91355; 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
Montessori on Copper HillPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.7 mi9Compare →
James Foster ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.5K–61.0 mi475Compare →
Santa Clarita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–61.0 mi170Compare →
Tesoro Del Valle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–61.2 mi522Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Saugus Union

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#7 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

North Park Elementary is listed in Saugus Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Park Elementary

North Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Valencia, CA, part of Saugus Union, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,008 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Park Elementary

What grades does North Park Elementary serve?

North Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend North Park Elementary?

North Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at North Park Elementary is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Park Elementary rank in CA?

North Park Elementary ranks #4,008 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is North Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

North Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 North Park Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Park Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Park Elementary a charter school?

No, North Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Park Elementary a Title I school?

No, North Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Park Elementary?

23.5% of students at North Park Elementary 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
469
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Los Angeles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.2%
Area population (ZIP 91355)
28,777
Area average commute
31.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 91355; 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

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