Top Rankings
Saratoga Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,574 students in Saratoga Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Saratoga Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 49% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Saratoga Union Elementary School District are Argonaut Elementary School, Saratoga Elementary School and Redwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Saratoga Union Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
1,574 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Saratoga Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #9 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 1200 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
953 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
61%
12%
# Hispanic Students
71 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
56%
# Black Students
3 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
346 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
22%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
201 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
13%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
129
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
120
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
130
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
164
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
181
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
243
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,912 is higher than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,920 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,912
$19,801
Spending / Student
$23,920
$18,236
Best Saratoga Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14592 Oak St.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Grades: 6-8
| 675 students
Rank: #44.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13919 Lynde Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4036
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4036
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
20460 Forrest Hills Dr.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3424
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3424
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
Saratoga Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,574 students.
What is the rank of Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
Saratoga Union Elementary School District is ranked #9 out of 1,167 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
61% of Saratoga Union Elementary School District students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
Saratoga Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Saratoga Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,920 is higher than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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