Saratoga Union Elementary
Saratoga Union Elementary has 4 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 84.5/100 — 40.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Redwood Middle at 92/100, where 65.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $19,588 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 6.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Strong 82.1/100 | 3 | 62.0% | 6.6% |
| Middle | Strong 91.7/100 | 1 | 65.5% | 4.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Saratoga Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Saratoga Union Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 91.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +4.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 13.5 points — moderately consistent between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.1%, 12.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Redwood Middle leads the district at 92 with 65.5% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Saratoga Union Elementary
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Saratoga Union Elementary spends $19,588 per student in current expenditures — $4,774 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (3)
Saratoga Union Elementary has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 82.1 — 38.4 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 3 elementary schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +4.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Argonaut Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 66.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argonaut Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 66.7% | Strong 85/100 |
| 2 | Saratoga Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 63.0% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Foothill Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 56.3% | Strong 78/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Saratoga Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 91.7 — 51.2 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools have Scope Scores above 90.
District-wide growth averages +1.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Redwood Middle with a Scope Score of 92 and 65.5% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood Middle Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 65.5% | Strong 92/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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