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Schools in 92036 — Julian, California: 92036 schools average near the state. The 22.4-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

92036 has 5 ranked schools in Julian, averaging a Scope Score of 44.6/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.7 to 52.0, a 22.4-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.4
29.7 – 52.0
Avg Exceeded %
16.2%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92036 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Julian Charter with a Scope Score of 52 and 25.2% of students exceeding standard.

Schools in 92036 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +4.2 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92036 averages 13.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92036 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92036
92036Julian5Developing
44.6/100
92037La Jolla5Strong
76.2/100
+31.6
92040Lakeside11Developing
45.1/100
+0.4
92028Fallbrook9Developing
45.6/100
+0.9
92027Escondido13Developing
40.2/100
-4.5
92026Escondido10Developing
43.0/100
-1.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92036

2 Culture First2 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92036

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Julian Charter
Julian Union Elementary Culture First
25.2%Solid
52/100
2Julian Elementary
Julian Union Elementary On the Rise
27.3%Developing
48/100
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
46/100
5Julian Junior High
Julian Union Elementary On the Rise
9.9%Needs Support
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 92036Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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 92036 (Julian) good?
92036 has 5 ranked schools in Julian, averaging a Scope Score of 44.6/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average. 16.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92036?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92036 is Julian Charter with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 25.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92036 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92036 average a Scope Score of 44.6/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 16.2% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92036?
Zip code 92036 has 5 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.