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Elementary Schools in Saugus, California

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 63.0/100

Saugus, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 63.0/100 — 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Emblem Academy at 73/100, where 50.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Saugus schools average 35.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
63.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.0
55.3 – 73.2
Avg Exceeded %
35.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Saugus schools compare

Saugus's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.0 — 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 55.3 to 73.2, a 18.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Emblem Academy with a Scope Score of 73 and 50.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Saugus schools average 35.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Saugus averages 7.7%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Saugus

3 Strong All-Around3 Culture First1 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Saugus ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Emblem Academy
Saugus Union High Ceiling
50.9%Strong
73/100
2Saugus High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
33.1%Strong
72/100
3Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
37.9%Solid
64/100
4Mountainview Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
34.6%Solid
63/100
5Rosedell Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
30.7%Solid
57/100
6James Foster Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
36.7%Solid
57/100
7Highlands Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
27.6%Solid
55/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Saugus

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Saugus good?
Saugus's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.0/100, which is 19.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Saugus?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Saugus is Emblem Academy with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 50.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Saugus schools compare to the state average?
Saugus elementary schools average a Scope Score of 63.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (19.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 55.3 to 73.2, a 18.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Saugus?
Saugus has 7 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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