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Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary: Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary elementary schools add +12.6 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Below Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 38.0/100

Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 38.0/100 — 5.3 points below the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Greater San Diego Academy at 43/100, where 15.1% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $11,895 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 10.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.0
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.8
29.4 – 43.2
Avg Exceeded %
13.8%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
1
of 3 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
42.3/100
216.6%9.6%
MiddleNeeds Support
29.4/100
18.3%12.7%

Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary's elementary schools average 42.3/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average with +12.6pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
42.3
avg score · 2 schools
Jamul Elementary
Developing
41/100
Middle
29.4
avg score · 1 school
Oak Grove Middle
Needs Support
29/100

District Analysis

Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 38.0/100 — 5.3 points below the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.3.

District-wide elementary growth averages +12.6pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 13.8 points — moderately consistent between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 10.7%, 7.2pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 4.1%, above the state average of 1.6%.

Greater San Diego Academy leads the district at 43 with 15.1% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary

2 On the Rise1 Culture First

Hidden gems: 2 schools in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary 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

Student demographics

Hispanic
53.7%
White
35.1%
Asian
0.7%
Black
2.6%
Other
7.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
49%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary spends $11,895 per student in current expenditures — $2,920 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$11,895
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
742
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 9%
$10,910 → $11,895
Spending Efficiency
3.19
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 50%Support 46%Other 4%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$49,044–$103,995
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
31
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

For the data nerds

Every school in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (2)

Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary has 2 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.3 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 43.2.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +12.6pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Greater San Diego Academy with a Scope Score of 43 and 15.1% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Greater San Diego Academy
Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary On the Rise
15.1%Developing
43/100
2Jamul Elementary
Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary Culture First
18.1%Developing
41/100

Middle Schools (1)

Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.4 — 11.0 points below the state average of 40.4.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +6.0pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Oak Grove Middle with a Scope Score of 29 and 8.3% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oak Grove Middle
Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary On the Rise
8.3%Needs Support
29/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 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 Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary

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 resources are distributed across schools within the district. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary a good school district?
Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.0/100, which is 5.3 points below the state average. 13.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across seven dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary is Greater San Diego Academy with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 15.1% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary spend per student?
Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary spends $11,895 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Jamul-Dulzura Union Elementary range from $49,044–$103,995 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.