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Elementary Schools in Saugus, California: Saugus schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 61.6/100

Saugus, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 61.6/100 — 16.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Emblem Academy at 74/100, where 50.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Saugus schools average 36.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
61.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.9
54.8 – 73.7
Avg Exceeded %
36.4%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.6%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Solid
61.6/100
36.4%+16.8
High1Solid
63.1/100
33.1%+19.4

How Saugus schools compare

Saugus has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 61.6/100 — 16.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Emblem Academy with a Scope Score of 74 and 50.9% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Saugus schools average 36.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Saugus averages 6.6% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Saugus

3 Culture First2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Saugus

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Emblem Academy
Saugus Union High Ceiling
50.9%Strong
74/100
2Mountainview Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
34.6%Solid
64/100
3Plum Canyon Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
37.9%Solid
64/100
4Saugus High
William S. Hart Union High Strong All-Around
33.1%Solid
63/100
5Rosedell Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
30.7%Solid
58/100
6James Foster Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
36.7%Solid
55/100
7Highlands Elementary
Saugus Union Culture First
27.6%Solid
55/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Saugus good?
Saugus's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 61.6/100, which is 16.8 points above the state average. 36.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner 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 74/100 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 61.6/100 — 16.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 36.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Saugus?
Saugus has 6 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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