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Elementary Schools in Julian, California

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 43.7/100

Julian, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.7/100 — 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Julian High at 52/100, where 5.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Julian schools average 14.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.8% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.1
30.1 – 52.1
Avg Exceeded %
14.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Julian schools compare

Julian's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7 — 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.1 to 52.1, a 22.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Julian High with a Scope Score of 52 and 5.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Julian averages 16.8%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Julian

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Julian ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Julian High
Julian Union High Building Momentum
5.6%Solid
52/100
2Julian Elementary
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
27.3%Developing
49/100
3Julian Junior High
Julian Union Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
30/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Julian

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Julian good?
Julian's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7/100, which is 0.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. 14.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Julian?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Julian is Julian High with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 5.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Julian schools compare to the state average?
Julian elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.0 points near). The exceeded rate averages 14.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.1 to 52.1, a 22.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Julian?
Julian has 3 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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