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#1789 of 1,793 schools in MA
Veterans Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Saugus · Saugus, MA
A Saugus elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
39 Hurd Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906
- Math 26% vs MA 34% (2021)
- Reading 44% vs MA 48% (2021)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veterans Early Learning Center score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2021 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 48 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Veterans Early Learning Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,655/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saugus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$100,819
Median home value
$589,500
Median rent
$1,982/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Julia F CallahanEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-thomsonEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Veterans Early Learning Center is listed in Saugus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veterans Early Learning Center
Veterans Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Saugus, MA, part of Saugus, serving approximately 466 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,789 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veterans Early Learning Center
What grades does Veterans Early Learning Center serve?
Veterans Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Veterans Early Learning Center?
Veterans Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 466 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Early Learning Center is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veterans Early Learning Center rank in MA?
Veterans Early Learning Center ranks #1,789 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Veterans Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Veterans Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Veterans Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Early Learning Center has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Veterans Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Veterans Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veterans Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Veterans Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 466
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (781) 231-8166
- Area population (ZIP 01906)
- 28,599
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 · 2021 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 MCAS · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 MCAS. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 01906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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