Saugus Union
Saugus Union has 14 ranked schools across elementary levels with an average Scope Score of 63.2/100 — 19.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West Creek Academy at 79/100, where 55.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,840 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.1%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
District Analysis
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.1pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 29.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 6.1%, 12.0pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 0.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: West Creek Academy leads the district at 79 with 55.1% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Saugus Union
Hidden gems: 1 school in Saugus Union is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Saugus Union spends $11,840 per student in current expenditures — $2,974 below 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 (14)
Saugus Union has 14 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.2 — 19.4 points above the state average of 43.8. 4 of 14 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -3.1pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is West Creek Academy with a Scope Score of 79 and 55.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Creek Academy Saugus Union High Ceiling | 55.1% | Strong 79/100 |
| 2 | Charles Helmers Elementary Saugus Union High Ceiling | 51.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Tesoro del Valle Elementary Saugus Union High Ceiling | 51.8% | Strong 73/100 |
| 4 | Emblem Academy Saugus Union High Ceiling | 50.9% | Strong 73/100 |
| 5 | North Park Elementary Saugus Union Building Momentum | 41.4% | Solid 67/100 |
| 6 | Bridgeport Elementary Saugus Union Building Momentum | 43.3% | Solid 65/100 |
| 7 | Plum Canyon Elementary Saugus Union Solid Base | 37.9% | Solid 64/100 |
| 8 | Mountainview Elementary Saugus Union Building Momentum | 34.6% | Solid 63/100 |
| 9 | Rosedell Elementary Saugus Union Culture First | 30.7% | Solid 57/100 |
| 10 | James Foster Elementary Saugus Union Culture First | 36.7% | Solid 57/100 |
| 11 | Highlands Elementary Saugus Union Culture First | 27.6% | Solid 55/100 |
| 12 | Cedarcreek Elementary Saugus Union Culture First | 26.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 13 | Skyblue Mesa Elementary Saugus Union Growth Engine | 19.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 14 | Rio Vista Elementary Saugus Union Culture First | 22.7% | Developing 49/100 |
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 Union
- 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 resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology