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Elementary Schools in Julian, California: Julian schools average near the state. The 8.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 47.1/100

Julian, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.1/100 — 3.9 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Julian Charter at 51/100, where 25.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Julian schools average 21.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.4% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.1
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
8.7
41.9 – 50.6
Avg Exceeded %
21.8%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.4%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Developing
47.1/100
21.8%+3.9
High1Developing
46.9/100
5.6%+3.2
Middle1Needs Support
29.1/100
9.9%-11.3

How Julian schools compare

Julian has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.1/100 — 3.9 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Julian Charter with a Scope Score of 51 and 25.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Julian schools average 21.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Julian averages 9.4% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Julian

3 Culture First

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Julian

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Julian Charter
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
25.2%Solid
51/100
2Julian Elementary
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
27.3%Developing
49/100
3Julian High
Julian Union High Building Momentum
5.6%Developing
47/100
4Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
12.9%Developing
42/100
5Julian Junior High
Julian Union Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Julian good?
Julian's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.1/100, which is 3.9 points above the state average. 21.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 Charter with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 25.2% 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 47.1/100 — 3.9 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 21.8% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.4% vs. 17.9% statewide.
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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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