Emblem Academy vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emblem Academy
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
810 students
Highlands Elementary
Saugus · Public elementary · Grades K–6
666 students
| Measure | Emblem Academy Saugus, California | Highlands Elementary Saugus, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #875 of 5,693 | #2398 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11992 of 50,301 | #30697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 810 | 666 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 666 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 35% |
| city | Saugus | Saugus |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emblem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 41.9).
- •Emblem Academy does better on math proficiency (63% vs 35%).
- •Emblem Academy does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 46%).
- •Emblem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 34.1%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.1).
- •Emblem Academy is the larger school with 810 students compared with 666.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Emblem Academy better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emblem Academy ranks higher (69.0 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Emblem Academy and Highlands Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Saugus and Saugus in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emblem Academy: 810. Highlands Elementary: 666. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emblem Academy and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Emblem Academy is 875th of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 2398th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).