Photo: Bobbascious · Public domainAgua Dulce’s public schools outscore 81% of California districts
In Agua Dulce, 67% of tested students read at a proficient level, above the California average (47%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Agua Dulce, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Agua Dulce’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 327 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Agua Dulce’s, its schools beat 71%, lower than their 81% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 67% and math 40% across both districts in spring 2022, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
William S. Hart Union High spends $16,293 per student and Acton-Agua Dulce Unified $21,737, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
iLead Agua Dulce is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Agua Dulce’s grade
A−: better than 81% of California school districts, #156 of 847 California towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the California average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Agua Dulce, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Agua Dulce
Meadowlark Elementary
Grades K–4 · 352 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Acton
1st grade in Agua Dulce
Meadowlark Elementary
Grades K–4 · 352 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Acton
2nd grade in Agua Dulce
Meadowlark Elementary
Grades K–4 · 352 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Acton
3rd grade in Agua Dulce
Meadowlark Elementary
Grades K–4 · 352 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Acton
4th grade in Agua Dulce
Meadowlark Elementary
Grades K–4 · 352 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Acton
5th grade in Agua Dulce
High Desert
Grades 5–8 · 307 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Acton
6th grade in Agua Dulce
High Desert
Grades 5–8 · 307 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Acton
Agua Dulce runs its own schools through grade 12 (Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District). From grade 7, students attend the William S. Hart Union High School District, shared with Santa Clarita. Its elementary school is in Acton. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Agua Dulce
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Agua Dulce vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Agua Dulce’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Agua Dulce | A− | Acton-Agua Dulce Unified K–12 · William S. Hart Union High 7–12 |
Every school in Agua Dulce
18 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Agua Dulce’s schools
Are Agua Dulce’s schools good?
By California’s own tests, yes: the public schools Agua Dulce children attend outscore 81% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #156 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 71%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Agua Dulce in?
Two districts: Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District runs grades K–12, and William S. Hart Union High School District runs grades 7–12, shared with Santa Clarita.
Where do Agua Dulce kids go to high school?
One of 9 high schools, depending on your address: Saugus High, Valencia High, Golden Valley High, Canyon High, William S. Hart High, West Ranch High, Castaic High, Vasquez High and Academy of the Canyons.
What is Agua Dulce’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in William S. Hart Union High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Agua Dulce spend per student?
$16,293 in William S. Hart Union High School District and $21,737 in Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Agua Dulce families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.