Source: The Signal
Date: 02/27/2026 5:24pm

Article Summary:
Saugus District Reports Record Low Kindergarten Enrollment, Projects Gradual Growth Ahead
Enrollment in the Saugus Union School District fell to 906 kindergarten students for the 2025-26 school year, the lowest level in recent years, though demographers project numbers will rebound above 1,000 in the next two years before stabilizing. A recent presentation to the school board outlined population trends, housing development impacts and mobility data, noting overall student gains are outpacing losses and forecasting modest TK-6 growth of up to 276 students over seven years if planned residential projects proceed. The largest increases are expected near Bridgeport Elementary, Emblem Academy and West Creek Academy attendance areas.

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