Excellent
#647 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 7% in state
Jcs - Cedar Cove
School · Jcs - Cedar Cove District · Julian, CA
A charter school in Julian, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
PO Box 2470, Julian, CA 92036
- Math 46% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jcs - Cedar Cove score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 46% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jcs - Cedar Cove sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,875
Median home value
$544,700
Median rent
$1,938/mo
College educated
36.8%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Santa Fe Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Horizon PrepPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Jcs - Cedar Cove District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,728NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jcs - Cedar Cove is listed in JCS - Cedar Cove District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jcs - Cedar Cove
Jcs - Cedar Cove is a public school in Julian, CA, part of Jcs - Cedar Cove District, serving approximately 117 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #647 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jcs - Cedar Cove
What grades does Jcs - Cedar Cove serve?
Jcs - Cedar Cove serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jcs - Cedar Cove?
Jcs - Cedar Cove has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jcs - Cedar Cove?
The student-teacher ratio at Jcs - Cedar Cove is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jcs - Cedar Cove rank in CA?
Jcs - Cedar Cove ranks #647 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jcs - Cedar Cove's MySchoolScout rating?
Jcs - Cedar Cove has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jcs - Cedar Cove?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jcs - Cedar Cove has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Jcs - Cedar Cove a charter school?
Yes, Jcs - Cedar Cove is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Jcs - Cedar Cove a Title I school?
No, Jcs - Cedar Cove is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jcs - Cedar Cove?
37.6% of students at Jcs - Cedar Cove qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.1%
- Phone
- (760) 230-2870
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 92036)
- 3,128
- Area median age
- 53.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92036; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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