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#6497 of 9,539 schools in CA
Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Elementary School · Saugus Union · Canyon Country, CA
A Saugus Union elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
28040 Hardesty Ave., Canyon Country, CA 91351
- Math 45% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Skyblue Mesa Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Skyblue Mesa Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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
$112,888
Median home value
$589,400
Median rent
$2,272/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91351; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedarcreek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Rio Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Plum Canyon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 849 | Compare → |
| Alpha-kidz InternationalPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 67 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Saugus Union
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #15 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
Skyblue Mesa Elementary is listed in Saugus Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Skyblue Mesa Elementary
Skyblue Mesa Elementary is a public elementary school in Canyon Country, CA, part of Saugus Union, serving approximately 586 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,497 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Skyblue Mesa Elementary
What grades does Skyblue Mesa Elementary serve?
Skyblue Mesa Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Skyblue Mesa Elementary?
Skyblue Mesa Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 586 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyblue Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyblue Mesa Elementary is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Skyblue Mesa Elementary rank in CA?
Skyblue Mesa Elementary ranks #6,497 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Skyblue Mesa Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Skyblue Mesa Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Skyblue Mesa Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Skyblue Mesa Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Skyblue Mesa Elementary a charter school?
No, Skyblue Mesa Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Skyblue Mesa Elementary a Title I school?
No, Skyblue Mesa Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Skyblue Mesa Elementary?
41.1% of students at Skyblue Mesa 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
- 586
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (661) 294-5350
- Area population (ZIP 91351)
- 33,553
- Area average commute
- 39.4 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 91351; 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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