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Julian Union Elementary: Julian Union Elementary elementary schools add +3.0 points from grade 3 to 5 — a signal that schools are adding real value.

Near Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 46.0/100

Julian Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 46.0/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is JCS - Mountain Oaks at 57/100, where 33.5% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,556 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.7%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.3
29.7 – 57.0
Avg Exceeded %
21.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.7%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
5
of 7 ranked
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
48.7/100
622.8%7.8%
MiddleNeeds Support
29.7/100
19.9%7.0%

Julian Union Elementary's elementary schools average 48.7/100 — 3.9 points above the state average with +3.0pp grade-to-grade growth.

K–12 pipeline

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

Elementary
48.7
avg score · 6 schools
Julian Charter
Solid
52/100
Julian Elementary
Developing
48/100
+3 more elementary schools
Middle
29.7
avg score · 1 school
Julian Junior High
Needs Support
30/100

District Analysis

Julian Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools with an average Scope Score of 46.0/100 — within 1.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Strongest level: Julian Union Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 48.7.

District-wide elementary growth averages +3.0pp (state avg: -2.9pp) — schools are adding meaningful value beyond what students arrive with.

Score range of 27.3 points — showing notable variation between schools.

District chronic absenteeism averages 7.7%, 10.3pp below the state average of 17.9%.

District suspension rate averages 1.8%, near the state average of 1.6%.

JCS - Mountain Oaks leads the district at 57 with 33.5% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Julian Union Elementary

4 Culture First2 On the Rise1 Growth Engine

Hidden gems: 3 schools in Julian Union Elementary are classified as On the Rise (2) or Growth Engine — 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
36.0%
White
45.4%
Asian
3.0%
Black
2.5%
Other
13.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
49%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Julian Union Elementary spends $16,556 per student in current expenditures — $1,742 above the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$16,556
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
266
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 55.3%
$10,660 → $16,556
Spending Efficiency
2.78
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 60%Support 34%Other 6%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Julian Union Elementary

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Elementary Schools (6)

Julian Union Elementary has 6 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 48.7 — 3.9 points above the state average of 44.8.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +3.0pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring elementary school is JCS - Mountain Oaks with a Scope Score of 57 and 33.5% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1JCS - Mountain Oaks
Julian Union Elementary Growth Engine
33.5%Solid
57/100
2Julian Charter
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
25.2%Solid
52/100
3Julian Elementary
Julian Union Elementary On the Rise
27.3%Developing
48/100
4JCS - Cedar Cove
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
20.3%Developing
47/100
5Brookfield Engineering Science Technology Academy
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
12.9%Developing
46/100
6Harbor Springs Charter
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
17.6%Developing
42/100

Middle Schools (1)

Julian Union Elementary has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.7 — 13.0 points below the state average of 42.6.

Grade-to-grade growth averages +13.4pp — schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Julian Junior High with a Scope Score of 30 and 9.9% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Julian Junior High
Julian Union Elementary On the Rise
9.9%Needs Support
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 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 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 Julian Union Elementary a good school district?
Julian Union Elementary has 7 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.0/100, which is within 1.2 points of the state average. 21.0% 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 Julian Union Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Julian Union Elementary is JCS - Mountain Oaks with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 33.5% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Julian Union Elementary spend per student?
Julian Union Elementary spends $16,556 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 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.