School Profile · Julian
Julian Charter: Most kids here clear the bar, year after year. The question is what happens after that.
Julian Charter posts 51% meeting the standard; 25.2% push past it. Steady is worth something — and the gap between those two numbers is the thing to ask about.
1704 Cape Horn, 92036 (opens in new tab)·Julian Union Elementary·Julian·Grades Pre-K-12·203 students·42% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(760) 765-3847·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
51
🤝 Culture First · Solid
ranked #1,653 statewide · #2 of 6 in Julian Union Elementary
Julian Charter scores 51 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 71st percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “51% proficient” and call it done. Julian Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Julian, where two in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
Julian Charter's low-income kids hit 65.5% proficiency in ELA — a number the same group reaches at 38.2% statewide. If you're trying to read past zip-code-driven test scores, that's the signal worth weighing.
As a charter, Julian Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The 4 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
25.2%
State 21.3%
3.8pp above state avg
Met or exceeded
51.3%
State 42.7%
8.6pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
12.9%
State 17.9%
5.0pp below state avg
Suspension rate
0.6%
State 1.6%
1.0pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
K-12 Path
Julian Charter serves grades K-12 — students can complete their entire K-12 education here.
Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 45
Julian Elementary
Julian Union Elementary · 0.1 mi
Developing
49/100
Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Julian Union Elementary · 0.1 mi
Developing
42/100
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic43.4%
White38.4%
Asian2.0%
Black2.0%
Other14.3%
GenderFemale 51.2%Male 48.3%Non-binary 0.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 41.9% (22pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
203
997 below CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
7 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,556
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
At Julian Charter in Julian, 65.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Julian Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 31.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (37.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (46.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 14.4 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 29 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · Hispanic−14.4pp
33.3% vs 47.7% overall · n=15
1 more gap by subject
Math Exceeded · Low-Income−8.7pp
13.3% vs 22.0% overall · n=15
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income29 tested
ELA 65.5%·Math 37.9%· +31.3pp vs district
Hispanic28 tested
ELA 46.4%·Math 32.1%· +14.1pp vs district
White22 tested
ELA 54.5%·Math 59.1%· +5.4pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$74K
$11K below CA median
Median Home Value
$591K
$68K below CA median
Bachelor's+
34%
1pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
12.3 years avg experience
19 teachers · 16% second-year
Teacher Credentials
47% fully credentialed
8.2% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
25.2%
↑ vs CA 21.3% · 54th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
51.3%
↑ vs CA 42.7% · 57th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
12.9%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 58th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.6%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 58th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 11 | 18% | 18% | 18% | 45% | 36% | −8 |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 36% | 29% | 7% | 29% | 64% | +16 |
| Grade 6 | 18 | 11% | 39% | 17% | 33% | 50% | +3 |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 15% | 23% | 38% | 23% | 38% | −9 |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 14% | 43% | 29% | 14% | 57% | +11 |
| Grade 11 | 24 | 38% | 25% | 8% | 29% | 63% | +15 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Grade 4 | 11 | 18% | 36% | 0% | 45% | 55% | +13 |
| Grade 5 | 14 | 29% | 21% | 21% | 29% | 50% | +15 |
| Grade 6 | 18 | 33% | 11% | 22% | 33% | 44% | +9 |
| Grade 7 | 26 | 8% | 31% | 35% | 27% | 38% | +4 |
| Grade 8 | 21 | 29% | 38% | 19% | 14% | 67% | +34 |
| Grade 11 | 24 | 17% | 17% | 21% | 46% | 33% | +10 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 54 | 20% | 28% | 46% | 6% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 29 | 65.5% | +31 | +27 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 28 | 46.4% | +14 | +8 |
| White | 22 | 54.5% | +5 | −7 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Charter ← | — | 51 | 25.2% | 51.3% | — | 0.6% |
| Julian Elementary | 0.1 mi | 49 | 27.3% | 44.8% | +4.7 | 0.7% |
| Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy | 0.1 mi | 42 | 12.9% | 25.7% | −5.6 | 0.1% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · rank #3115 → #1851 → #1350 → #1653
What we can't show
- — Growth data isn't available — the state needs matched grades across years to compute it.
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
Frequently asked questions
Is Julian Charter a good elementary school?
Julian Charter has a Scope Score of 51 out of 100, placing it in the 71st percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #1,653 statewide. 25.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 3.8 percentage points above the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Julian Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 51.3% of students at Julian Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 25.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 26.1% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 25.2% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 50 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Julian Charter rank in California?
Julian Charter ranks #1,653 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 71st percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Julian Charter?
12.9% of students at Julian Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.6%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Julian Charter compare to other schools in Julian?
Julian Charter scores 51/100 (71st percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 203 students. Use the schools in Julian page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Julian Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Julian Charter in Julian, 65.5% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 34.2% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Julian Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 31.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (37.9% Math proficient); Hispanic students (46.4% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 14.4 percentage points for hispanic students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 29 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.