Julian Union Elementary
San Diego County school performance
Julian Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 57th percentile among California school districts.
Only 41.6% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
42.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 41.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.9% |
| District Reading Rank | 558 / 977 (43rd percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 278 / 977 (72nd percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Spend per Student | $24,401 |
| Schools in District | 7 |
| Student Enrollment | 2,288 |
| Low-Income Students | 173 (58.2%) |
| English Learners | 16 (5.4%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading rose 3.5 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period. Math rose 12.5 points from last year and rose 9.4 points over the full period.
•Math +9.4 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Britni A. Mushet Board Member | 2024 | 2028 |
Bryce Fender Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Elaine Bicanic Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Jenifer Eggert Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Kirsten Fleet Board Member | N/A | N/A |
Mike Charlonne Board Member | 2024 | 2028 |
Susan Slaughter Board Member | N/A | N/A |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 12.8 points in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 19.0 points in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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Schools in this district, color-coded by reading proficiency.
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Understanding this district
How does Julian Union Elementary rank in California?
Julian Union Elementary ranks No. 558 of 977 in reading and No. 278 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How much do results vary between Julian Union Elementary’s schools?
Among the 4 schools serving K–12, proficiency ranges from 33.6% to 57.0% in reading and 22.7% to 45.1% in math.
See the district’s schoolsAre results improving across Julian Union Elementary’s schools?
Over 2024–2026, reading proficiency rose at 4 of 7 schools with results covering that full period; math rose at 4 of 7.
Compare school trendsHow do low-income students in Julian Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 35.9%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 34.4%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with Julian Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in San Diego County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Julian Union ElementaryThis district | 42.9% | 41.6% |
| Solana Beach Elementary | 81.7% | 83.0% |
| Lemon Grove | 28.5% | 40.8% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
