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Schools in 92036 — Julian, California

92036 has 3 ranked schools averaging 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.

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%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92036 schools perform

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

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92036 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +9.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92036 averages 16.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 92036 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92036
92036Julian3Developing
43.7/100
92037La Jolla5Strong
77.9/100
+34.1
92040Lakeside9Developing
42.8/100
-0.9
92028Fallbrook9Developing
46.2/100
+2.4
92027Escondido10Developing
34.3/100
-9.5
92026Escondido8Developing
38.5/100
-5.2

School archetypes in 92036

2 On the Rise1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92036 are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 92036

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

Schools in 92036 on the map

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 92036

  • 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.