Is Julian Junior High a good school?

Julian Junior High ranks 1444 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Julian Junior High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 83 students attended Julian Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Julian Junior High?

Students at Julian Junior High are 46% White, 40% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 5% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of Julian Junior High attend?

Students who attend Julian Junior High usually go on to attend Julian High

Julian Junior High

Summary:

Julian Junior High is a public middle school located in Julian, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 88 students. The school is part of the Julian Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 831 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Over the years, Julian Junior High has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from a high of 486 out of 2,497 California middle schools in 2015-2016 (4-star rating) to a current ranking of 1,444 out of 2,777 schools (2-star rating) in 2023-2024. In comparison, the nearby schools of Los Coches Creek Middle and Olive Peirce Middle have maintained a higher statewide ranking, with 3-star ratings in recent years. Additionally, Julian Junior High's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students performing significantly lower than their peers.

Academically, Julian Junior High's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state and district averages, ranging from 17.39% to 41.67% in 2023-2024, compared to the state averages of 45.82% to 47.19% in ELA and 31.57% to 35.54% in Math. The nearby schools of Los Coches Creek Middle and Olive Peirce Middle have outperformed Julian Junior High in these academic measures. Additionally, Julian Junior High has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.4% in 2021-2022 to 27.0% in 2020-2021, which is a regional challenge shared by nearby schools like Borrego Springs Middle.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1704 Cape Horn Ave.
Julian, CA 92036-0337

(760) 765-0661

District: Julian Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1444^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,447

Students who attend Julian Junior High usually attend:

High:

Julian High

Feeder schools for Julian Junior High:

Elementary:

Julian Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 83

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.8%

Hispanic:

39.8%

Two or more races:

9.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Julian Junior High ranks worse than 52% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.34. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), Hispanic (39.8%), two or more races (9.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Julian Junior High is 16.3. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Julian Junior High is $7,447.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Julian Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Julian Junior High 1444^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Julian Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Julian Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Julian Union Elementary 831^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Julian Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Julian Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	54.45	695^th	1769	60.7%
2005	53.36	735^th	1777	58.6%
2006	49.38	830^th	1804	54.0%
2007	54.74	789^th	1999	60.5%
2008	52.30	875^th	2005	56.4%
2009	64.93	632^nd	2063	69.4%
2010	60.12	789^th	2179	63.8%
2011	62.94	736^th	2236	67.1%
2012	54.07	981^st	2259	56.6%
2013	64.92	746^th	2379	68.6%
2015	74.40	542^nd	2477	78.1%
2016	78.01	486^th	2497	80.5%
2017	71.63	634^th	2508	74.7%
2018	48.31	1129^th	2480	54.5%
2019	45.63	1278^th	2715	52.9%
2022	46.63	1260^th	2740	54.0%
2023	39.38	1483^rd	2802	47.1%
2024	40.34	1444^th	2777	48.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Julian Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	47.12	1048^th	2230	53.0%
2019	53.82	909^th	2369	61.6%
2022	53.41	918^th	2458	62.7%
2023	37.33	1453^rd	2549	43.0%
2024	40.73	1350^th	2575	47.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Julian Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	53.74	936^th	2262	58.6%
2019	47.13	1134^th	2380	52.4%
2022	55.54	918^th	2509	63.4%
2023	47.53	1112^th	2547	56.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Julian Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	41.99	1197^th	2273	47.3%
2019	42.20	1238^th	2407	48.6%
2022	38.29	1389^th	2527	45.0%
2023	29.15	1697^th	2558	33.7%
2024	41.16	1305^th	2547	48.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Julian Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	53.80	839^th	2213	62.1%
2023	21.65	1968^th	2391	17.7%
2024	15.69	2150^th	2383	9.8%

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Rank History for White students at Julian Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	38.84	932^nd	1496	37.7%
2019	35.82	1041^st	1602	35.0%
2022	39.72	916^th	1555	41.1%
2023	50.00	744^th	1552	52.1%
2024	42.69	848^th	1535	44.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Julian Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	84	0	1	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	92
1989	84	0	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	91
1990	96	1	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	108
1991	88	4	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	105
1992	120	1	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	135
1993	104	0	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	119
1994	99	1	2	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	115
1995	119	0	0	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	137
1996	119	0	0	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	137
1997	112	0	0	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	130
1998	110	0	1	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	123
1999	109	0	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	121
2000	94	2	1	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	110
2001	108	2	7	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	126
2002	101	1	3	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	136
2003	101	1	3	21	10	n/a	n/a	0	136
2004	88	3	3	23	9	n/a	n/a	0	126
2005	76	2	0	16	10	n/a	n/a	0	104
2006	70	1	1	16	15	n/a	n/a	0	103
2007	51	2	2	22	15	n/a	n/a	0	92
2008	59	1	n/a	18	10	n/a	n/a	0	88
2009	52	0	2	17	14	0	0	0	85
2010	53	0	1	19	13	0	0	0	86
2011	56	0	0	22	14	0	1	0	93
2012	46	0	1	23	14	0	1	0	85
2013	49	0	1	23	10	0	4	0	87
2014	75	0	4	31	14	0	3	0	127
2015	69	0	4	25	8	0	3	0	109
2016	65	0	3	19	10	0	4	0	101
2017	65	0	3	24	12	1	2	0	107
2018	63	0	2	26	13	1	2	0	107
2019	55	0	1	31	11	1	4	0	103
2020	53	0	0	27	11	0	5	0	96
2021	45	0	1	32	8	0	9	0	95
2022	54	0	1	23	4	0	9	0	91
2023	44	0	1	32	2	0	8	1	88
2024	38	0	0	33	4	0	8	0	83

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Julian Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	6.2	14.8	n/a
1989	91	4.1	22.1	n/a
1990	108	5.0	21.6	n/a
1991	105	5.5	19.0	n/a
1992	135	5.6	24.1	2.2
1993	119	6.5	18.3	4.2
1994	115	6.6	17.4	0
1995	137	6.1	22.5	3.6
1996	137	6.1	22.5	3.6
1997	130	6.7	19.4	3.8
1998	123	6.4	19.2	4.1
1999	121	5.8	20.9	4.1
2000	110	5.8	19.0	3.6
2001	126	5.7	22.1	3.2
2002	136	5.5	24.7	30.1
2003	136	5.5	24.7	30.1
2004	126	6.0	21.0	81
2005	104	6.0	17.3	36.5
2006	103	5.0	20.6	39.8
2007	92	5.0	18.4	39.1
2008	88	5.5	16.0	39.8
2009	85	4.0	17.0	37.6
2010	86	5.0	17.2	54.7
2011	93	n/a	n/a	54.8
2012	85	3.5	24.2	96.5
2013	87	3.1	28.0	57.5
2014	127	5.0	25.4	53.5
2015	109	5.0	21.8	52.3
2016	101	6.0	16.8	44.6
2017	107	6.0	17.8	56.1
2018	107	6.0	17.8	55.1
2019	103	5.0	20.6	58.3
2020	96	n/a	n/a	64.6
2021	95	5.0	19.0	58.9
2022	91	5.0	18.2	54.9
2023	88	4.0	22.0	67
2024	83	5.0	16.3	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Julian Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	92	6.2	14.8	n/a
1989	91	4.1	22.1	n/a
1990	108	5.0	21.6	n/a
1991	105	5.5	19.0	n/a
1992	135	5.6	24.1	2.2
1993	119	6.5	18.3	4.2
1994	115	6.6	17.4	0
1995	137	6.1	22.5	3.6
1996	137	6.1	22.5	3.6
1997	130	6.7	19.4	3.8
1998	123	6.4	19.2	4.1
1999	121	5.8	20.9	4.1
2000	110	5.8	19.0	3.6
2001	126	5.7	22.1	3.2
2002	136	5.5	24.7	30.1
2003	136	5.5	24.7	30.1
2004	126	6.0	21.0	81
2005	104	6.0	17.3	36.5
2006	103	5.0	20.6	39.8
2007	92	5.0	18.4	39.1
2008	88	5.5	16.0	39.8
2009	85	4.0	17.0	37.6
2010	86	5.0	17.2	54.7
2011	93	n/a	n/a	54.8
2012	85	3.5	24.2	96.5
2013	87	3.1	28.0	57.5
2014	127	5.0	25.4	53.5
2015	109	5.0	21.8	52.3
2016	101	6.0	16.8	44.6
2017	107	6.0	17.8	56.1
2018	107	6.0	17.8	55.1
2019	103	5.0	20.6	58.3
2020	96	n/a	n/a	64.6
2021	95	5.0	19.0	58.9
2022	91	5.0	18.2	54.9
2023	88	4.0	22.0	67
2024	83	5.0	16.3	65.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Julian Junior High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,447

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Julian Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1278^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1483^rd of 2802 Middle schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Julian Junior High)	39.4	44.1	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Julian Union Elementary)	39.4	44.1	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Julian Junior High)	48.5	32.4	16.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Julian Union Elementary)	48.5	32.4	16.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Julian Junior High)	33.3	36.4	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Julian Union Elementary)	33.3	36.4	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Julian Junior High)	18.2	31.8	13.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Julian Union Elementary)	18.2	31.8	13.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Julian Junior High)	41	31	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Julian Union Elementary)	41	31	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Julian Junior High)	38.5	24.1	14.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Julian Union Elementary)	38.5	24.1	14.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Julian Junior High)	38.5	6.9	31.6%
8th Grade Science (Julian Union Elementary)	38.5	6.9	31.6%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	103	88	14.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	11	2	81.8%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	31	32	3.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	55	44	20%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.3%	67%	8.8%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Julian Junior High	Public	6-8	1704 Cape Horn Ave.	Julian	92036	San Diego County	Julian Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 765-0661	83	5	16.3	65.1%	38 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (39.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.6%)	40.3	1444^th of 2777 public middle schools	48.0%		39.4	1483^rd of 2802 public middle schools	47.1%	39	33.3	33.3	17.4	29.4	33.3	27.2	21.7	33.3	41.7	32.5	$7,447
Olive Peirce Middle	Public	7-8	1521 Hanson Ln.	Ramona	92065	San Diego County	Ramona City Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 787-2400	716	37	19.3	64.7%	328 (45.8%)	4 (0.6%)	334 (46.6%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.7%)	43.1	1363^rd of 2777 public middle schools	50.9%		48.1	1221^st of 2802 public middle schools	56.4%	142	27.7	27.7		45.9	32.1	38.6		28.4	24.6	26.5	$5,768
Borrego Springs Middle	Public	6-8	2255 Diegueno Rd.	Borrego Springs	92004	San Diego County	Borrego Springs Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 767-5335	78	6	13.6	87.2%	5 (6.4%)	1 (1.3%)	69 (88.5%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	18.3	2323^rd of 2777 public middle schools	16.3%		18.9	2334^th of 2802 public middle schools	16.7%	11	16.7	16.7	20.7	28.0	20.8	23.1	13.8	12.0	12.5	12.8	$17,291
Los Coches Creek Middle	Public	6-8	9669 Dunbar Ln.	El Cajon	92021	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 441-5741	552	25	21.7	63.2%	307 (55.6%)	6 (1.1%)	186 (33.7%)	8 (1.4%)	4 (0.7%)	4 (0.7%)	37 (6.7%)	53.4	1057^th of 2777 public middle schools	61.9%		55.2	1024^th of 2802 public middle schools	63.5%	33	30.3	30.3	41.4	47.3	53.9	47.5	29.5	26.0	37.1	30.6	$11,108

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