Julian Elementary
1704 Cape Horn Avenue, Julian, CA 92036-0337
Summary
Julian Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 60th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
51.3% of students met California's math standard and is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,286/4,657 (51st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,467/4,657 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 189 |
| Low-Income Students | 101 (54.3%) |
| English Learners | 6 (3.2%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period. Math rose 8.1 points from last year and rose 16.9 points over the full period.
•Math +16.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 36.4% to 57.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 50% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.3-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 55%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.7% to 65.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.2-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Julian Elementary rank in California?
Julian Elementary ranks No. 2,286 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,467 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Julian Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Julian Elementary is No. 138 in reading and No. 99 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
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