Very Good
#2626 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Plum Canyon Elementary
Elementary School · Saugus Union · Saugus, CA
A Saugus Union elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28360 North Alfred Way, Saugus, CA 91350
- Math 61% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plum Canyon Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 64% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Plum Canyon 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyblue Mesa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 586 | Compare → |
| Rosedell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.3 mi | 662 | Compare → |
| Cedarcreek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 1.6 mi | 474 | Compare → |
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
- #5 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
Plum Canyon Elementary is listed in Saugus Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plum Canyon Elementary
Plum Canyon Elementary is a public elementary school in Saugus, CA, part of Saugus Union, serving approximately 849 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 27.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,626 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plum Canyon Elementary
What grades does Plum Canyon Elementary serve?
Plum Canyon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Plum Canyon Elementary?
Plum Canyon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Canyon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Canyon Elementary is 27.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plum Canyon Elementary rank in CA?
Plum Canyon Elementary ranks #2,626 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Plum Canyon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Plum Canyon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Plum Canyon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plum Canyon Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plum Canyon Elementary a charter school?
No, Plum Canyon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plum Canyon Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plum Canyon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plum Canyon Elementary?
28.9% of students at Plum Canyon 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
- 849
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.2%
- Phone
- (661) 294-5365
- Area population (ZIP 91350)
- 43,621
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
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
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