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Schools in 91350 — Saugus, California

91350 has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.9 — 14.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.6 to 73.2, a 45.6-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
57.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.6
27.6 – 73.2
Avg Exceeded %
31.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 91350 schools perform

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

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 31.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 91350. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91350 averages 16.2%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 91350 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 91350
91350Saugus757.9
91351Canyon Country750.5-7.4
91352Sun Valley837.3-20.7
91354Valencia375.7+17.7
91355Valencia769.3+11.3
91344Granada Hills1350.0-7.9

School archetypes in 91350

3 Culture First1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 91350

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Emblem Academy
Saugus Union High Ceiling
73Los Angeles50.9%76.9%4.7%0.7%
2Saugus High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
72Los Angeles33.1%65.2%14.5%1.9%
3Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus Union Solid Base
64Los Angeles37.9%65.1%5.0%0.4%
4Rosedell Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
57Los Angeles30.7%60.6%7.4%0.7%
5James Foster Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
57Los Angeles36.7%60.7%9.3%0.9%
6Highlands Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
55Los Angeles27.6%57.5%7.5%0.2%
7Bowman (Jereann) High (Continuation)
William S. Hart Union High Building Momentum
28Los Angeles1.2%11.4%65.2%3.8%

Schools in 91350 on the map

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 91350

  • 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 57.9/100, which is 14.2 points above the California state average of 43.8. 31.2% 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 57.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.2 points above). The exceeded rate averages 31.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.6 to 73.2, a 45.6-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.