- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Julian, CA
Julian Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Julian Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061914008859
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Julian Junior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Julian · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.5:1
- large classes for California
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Julian Junior High has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Junior High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Julian, CA.
School address
District: Julian Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061914008859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Julian Junior High shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 061914008859 · Julian, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 27.5:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Julian Elementary (189 students)
Julian Junior High shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Julian Junior High compares
Julian Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.5:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 19% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
6.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,964
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.7%
White 35.5%
Two or More 15.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Julian Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Julian Union Elementary reports $20,964 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Julian Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Julian Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about Julian Junior High
How many students attend Julian Junior High?
Julian Junior High has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Julian, CA. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian Junior High is 27.5:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Julian Junior High?
65.9% of students at Julian Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Julian Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Julian Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 42.7% of enrollment, in Julian, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Julian Junior High?
Julian Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Julian Junior High rank among public schools in Julian?
By Resource Investment Index, Julian Junior High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Julian, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Julian on the city page.
What other schools are in Julian Union Elementary?
Besides Julian Junior High, Julian Union Elementary also operates Julian Elementary (189 students). See the Julian Union Elementary district page for the complete list.