Saugus Union, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Saugus Union

Saugus Union is a kindergarten through sixth-grade district serving the Santa Clarita area of Los Angeles County, with an enrollment spanning the full grade range from early childhood through upper elementary. The district operates roughly a dozen elementary schools across multiple neighborhoods within the region.

On California's state assessments in 2024-25, the district's overall proficiency in English language arts sits in the upper-middle range. Sixth-grade ELA shows the strongest results, while performance in mathematics is somewhat lower, with fifth grade showing the weakest math proficiency of the grades tested. Science proficiency, measured in fifth grade, falls below the math and ELA results. The pattern across grades suggests that early elementary grades three and four tend to show slightly stronger results than the upper grades, which warrants watching as the district refines instruction. Across all subjects and tested grades combined, the district ranks in the top quartile of Los Angeles County districts, a meaningful position that reflects above-median academic performance in a large county.

Chronic absenteeism in the district is notably low compared to its county peers, placing it in the top quartile. This is a clear strength and suggests either effective engagement with families or a community context in which attendance is prioritized, or both. Per-pupil current spending is in the lower range compared to other county districts, meaning the district is operating with less revenue per student than many of its neighbors.

The district's student body is diverse. Hispanic students make up a substantial portion of enrollment, while white students also represent a sizable share. Asian students form a meaningful minority, and the student population includes students from other backgrounds as well. Free or reduced price lunch rates were not available in the data, so a parent weighing economic need factors should request that information from the district directly.

The housing market in the Santa Clarita area where Saugus Union sits has shown slight annual decline in home values, though the weighted district average home value remains substantial. Rental prices have edged upward slightly over the past year. The affordability picture is moderately challenging relative to national benchmarks, as housing costs are a significant multiple of median household income in the region.

Two recent district decisions shape the landscape parents should understand. In November 2024, a school facilities bond measure on the ballot failed to win approval. This means the district did not secure new property tax revenue for planned campus modernization, seismic retrofits, and security upgrades. Families benefit from avoiding a new tax increase, but the infrastructure needs remain unmet through this funding path. Separately, Santa Clarita Elementary closed permanently in June 2024 after the district determined the aging building did not meet earthquake safety standards and that the cost of upgrades was prohibitive given declining enrollment in that catchment. Students from that school were reassigned to other district schools, and the closure has remained a point of tension in community discussions about the district's facilities strategy.

Looking ahead, the district is reshaping instructional focus through its multi-year improvement plan. It is increasing professional development and staffing investment in foundational literacy and mathematics instruction while removing positions dedicated to 21st Century skills instruction. This signals a deliberate shift in where the district believes core academic effort should concentrate at the elementary level.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

9,192

Grades

KG–06

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 38%

Black 3%

White 34%

Asian 16%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

58%

—

Gr 3

52%

71%

Gr 4

56%

73%

Gr 5

58%

75%

Gr 6

64%

81%

Math

Gr ALL

53%

—

Gr 3

58%

76%

Gr 4

56%

71%

Gr 5

47%

66%

Gr 6

51%

71%

Science

Gr 5

44%

64%

Gr HS

44%

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Schools in this District

16 schools are officially reported under this district.

Mountainview Elementary

Cedarcreek Elementary

Santa Clarita Elementary

Skyblue Mesa Elementary

Plum Canyon Elementary

North Park Elementary

Charles Helmers Elementary

James Foster Elementary

Bridgeport Elementary

Tesoro del Valle Elementary

West Creek Academy

Bouquet Canyon Early Learning Academy

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

70%

Grade 3

65%

Grade 4

59%

Grade 5

64%

Grade 6

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

65%

Grade 3

67%

Grade 4

69%

Grade 5

75%

Grade 6

Science

1 grade reported

56%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$894,340

Year-over-year change-1.4%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$700K to $971K

vs. state typical1.15x

vs. national typical2.43x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
91390	Santa Clarita	$928K	-1.2%	69.2%
91350	Santa Clarita	$819K	-1.7%	12.3%
91354	Santa Clarita	$847K	-2.3%	7.5%
91351	Santa Clarita	$721K	-1.5%	3.7%
91355	Santa Clarita	$794K	-0.8%	3.3%
91381	Stevenson Ranch	$971K	-2.5%	2.1%
91384	Castaic	$806K	-1.9%	1.3%
91321	Santa Clarita	$700K	-2.6%	0.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$3,025/mo

Year-over-year change+2.7%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$2,508 to $3,164/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
91354	Santa Clarita	$3,164	+3.2%	7.5%
91351	Santa Clarita	$2,942	+2.4%	3.7%
91355	Santa Clarita	$2,861	+2.6%	3.3%
91381	Stevenson Ranch	$3,114	+1.8%	2.1%
91321	Santa Clarita	$2,508	+0.8%	0.7%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$4,513/mo

Home price / national median income10.7x

Annual rent / national median income43.4%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,487/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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