Summary:
In zip code 92036, which covers the rural, mountainous area of Julian, California, there is one public middle school, Julian Junior High, serving grades 6 through 8 for the Julian Union Elementary district.
This small school of 110 students has a significant strength in student engagement, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 5.2%, which is far better than both the district and state averages. While its academic proficiency scores in English and Math are below state averages, the school shows a clear pattern of students improving as they advance grades, with 8th graders performing notably better than 6th graders. Its performance in Science is relatively closer to the state average than other subjects.
It is important for parents to consider that the school serves a community with high economic need, with nearly two-thirds of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, and its per-student spending is modest. However, the consistent, positive growth in student performance from grade to grade and the exceptionally high attendance are strong indicators of a supportive school environment that effectively keeps students engaged in their learning.
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