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Saugus Union.Many schools. Many different stories.

Compare elementary, middle, and high schools across Saugus Union—and look beyond a single district average.

West Creek AcademyEmblem AcademyTesoro del Valle ElementaryCharles Helmers ElementaryNorth Park ElementaryBridgeport ElementaryMountainview ElementaryPlum Canyon ElementaryRosedell ElementaryJames Foster ElementaryCedarcreek ElementaryHighlands ElementarySkyblue Mesa ElementaryRio Vista ElementarySaugus UnionN ↑
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Elementary schools at a glance
Elementary14 schools
avg 58.4/10012 Strong, 2 Solid

Elementary schools are scored on their own scale — never ranked against other levels.

The elementary years

The elementary schools average 58.4/100 — 19.5 points above the state average, with 12 of 14 in the Strong band.

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Strong Solid Developing Needs Support district avg state avg

31 points separate the strongest and weakest of these 14 elementary schools — the average hides more than it tells.

The strength

West Creek Academy (75/100) holds the Strong band — 55.1% of its students exceed the state standard, against a level average of 37.9%. 2 schools here rank as Growth Engines — returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide.

The catch

31 points separate the top and bottom elementary schools — the district average won't predict the school in front of you.

West Creek Academy
High Ceiling
97th percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
Emblem Academy
High Ceiling
94th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100

All 14 elementary schools, ranked, in the appendix →

What it means for your family

If you're choosing a neighborhood

The 31-point spread means the district average is nearly meaningless for an address decision — the zoned elementary school is the whole decision. The strongest attendance-zone candidate is West Creek Academy at 75/100 — confirm the exact boundary with the district before the house.

If you already live here

No charters or magnets among the ranked schools here, so the main lever is an intra-district transfer — California districts run them on their own windows and criteria. If your zoned school sits low in the appendix below, ask the district office for this year's dates.

If your kid is enrolled now

A band is a position, not a prophecy — 4 campuses here rank as Growth Engine (2) or On the Rise (2), their returning cohorts gaining more than most schools statewide. Ask your school two questions: what happens for a kid who arrives behind, and what the classroom looks like for one who arrives ahead.

The strongest-scoring campus:

West Creek Academy 97th percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100

The top scorer district-wide — confirm enrollment zones with the district, and visit before you decide.

What this page can't see: whether a campus feels safe and glad at 8 a.m. If a path above looks workable, the next step is a visit.

Saugus Union has 14 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

2024–25 CAASPP reporting · SchoolScope analysis. Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades. Sources and methodology →

One district, three stages

The average changes with the journey.

Elementary schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

14 comparable schools · average 58.4/100 · range 44.2–74.9

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Districts nearby

DistrictAverage scoreRanked schoolsTop schoolDistance
Saugus Unionthis district58.4 / 10014West Creek Academy—
William S. Hart Union High63.6 / 10010West Ranch High2.4 mi
Newhall58.2 / 10010Stevenson Ranch Elementary4.4 mi
Sulphur Springs Union39.2 / 1009Golden Oak Community4.7 mi
Castaic Union42.9 / 1003Northlake Hills Elementary6.2 mi
Los Angeles Unified43.6 / 10017Van Gogh Charter10.4 mi

Averages blend every school level in a district and carry no score band. Compare a level at a time in the spreads above, then open the schools. Distances run between school-location centers.

Cities served

City pages include schools from other districts too. Check the district named on each school profile.

Patterns across the district

What kinds of schools are here?

Patterns worth exploring.

Choose a pattern to find matching schools in the lists below. Open a profile to see the underlying measures and questions to ask on a visit.

How patterns are defined →

Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in Saugus Union

Browse by level, then compare the evidence behind each profile.

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Elementary schools in Saugus Union · 14 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
West Creek Academy
Saugus Union High Ceiling
55.1%97th percentile · StrongScope Score 75/100
Emblem Academy
Saugus Union High Ceiling
50.9%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 71/100
Tesoro del Valle Elementary
Saugus Union Building Momentum
51.8%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 68/100
Charles Helmers Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
51.7%92nd percentile · StrongScope Score 67/100
North Park Elementary
Saugus Union Strong All-Around
41.4%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100
Bridgeport Elementary
Saugus Union Solid Base
43.3%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100
Compare selected schools

Select two to four schools at the same level. Rankings and score bands compare each school with its own enrollment group.

District finance · FY 2024–25

Where the district's dollars go.

Saugus Union spent $15,563 per student in FY 2024–25 — $4,928 less than the median California district ($20,491), about 24% lower. About 65 cents of every dollar goes to classroom instruction.

Current expense per student

Current expense of education per unit of average daily attendance, from the district's annual SACS filing to the California Department of Education. District-wide: it includes central administration and costs never assigned to one campus. Spending is context, not a measure of school quality.

Share by function

  • Instruction65%
  • Instruction support7%
  • Student services9%
  • Administration10%
  • Buildings & maintenance9%

Shares of the same current-expense total, by SACS function. Names are simplified from the filing's own categories.

The system behind the schools

The people behind the classrooms — district-grain context that never enters a school's score.

People
Teacher salary range$53,873–$113,895
Teaching staff419 · FTE
District enrollment9,071 · students
Who attends
Hispanic 42.1% · White 31.7% · Black 3.2% · Asian 8.2% · Other 14.8%
Free/reduced lunch38% · economic need indicator

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule 2024–25 · CDE enrollment (district averages)

See how the school years fit together.

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These are browsing links, not a feeder path. Assignments vary by residence, program, permits, and available space.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in Saugus Union?
This SchoolScope directory lists 14 public schools in Saugus Union with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in Saugus Union?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: West Creek Academy (75/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Does living in Saugus Union guarantee a particular school?
A district outline does not establish assignment to an individual school. Attendance boundaries, programs, permits, and available space can affect enrollment. Confirm the requirements directly with the district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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