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Julian Elementary

Elementary School · Julian Union Elementary · Julian, CA

A Julian Union Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 337, Julian, CA 92036

  • Math 35% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.77 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.2 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-4.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$20,964
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Julian Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency35%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
35%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Julian Elementary 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low114/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.0 mi469Compare →
Julian CharterCharter · enrollment unverified9.1K–120.0 mi206Compare →
Spencer Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.8K–83.2 mi47Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Julian Union Elementary

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$20,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Julian Elementary is listed in Julian Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Julian Elementary

Julian Elementary is a public elementary school in Julian, CA, part of Julian Union Elementary, serving approximately 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,435 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Julian Elementary

What grades does Julian Elementary serve?

Julian Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Julian Elementary?

Julian Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 186 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Julian Elementary is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Julian Elementary rank in CA?

Julian Elementary ranks #5,435 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Julian Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Julian Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Julian Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Julian Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Julian Elementary a charter school?

No, Julian Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Julian Elementary a Title I school?

No, Julian Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julian Elementary?

60.8% of students at Julian Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
186
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 92036)
3,128
Area median age
53.6
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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