Summary:
Zip code 91390 in the Saugus/Agua Dulce area of California is served by two schools with distinct models: Mountainview Elementary, a high-performing traditional K-6 school, and iLead Agua Dulce, a K-12 alternative school.
Mountainview Elementary is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 15% of California elementary schools with strong test scores that exceed state averages by a wide margin in all subjects. It benefits from very low chronic absenteeism (5.2%) and is part of the highly-ranked Saugus Union district. In contrast, iLead Agua Dulce faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates below state averages and a chronic absenteeism rate of 30.6%, though it shows notable improvement in its 8th-grade scores.
The comparison reveals a substantial performance gap linked to key factors. Despite higher per-student spending, iLead Agua Dulce's much higher absenteeism rate is a major hurdle. For parents, this area offers a choice between a proven, high-achieving traditional elementary and an alternative K-12 program that shows potential for older students but struggles with attendance and overall academic performance.
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