Julian Junior High vs Santa Lucia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 495 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Julian Junior High
Julian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
110 students
Santa Lucia Middle
Cambria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
112 students
| Measure | Julian Junior High Julian, California | Santa Lucia Middle Cambria, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 1,334 | #353 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10857 of 15,369 | #6514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 110 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Julian | Cambria |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Lucia Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 35.0).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Julian Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 87.5%).
- •Santa Lucia Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 22.0).
- •Santa Lucia Middle is the larger school with 112 students compared with 110.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Julian Junior High better than Santa Lucia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Lucia Middle ranks higher (55.3 vs 35.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Julian Junior High and Santa Lucia Middle?
About 495 km in a straight line, between Julian and Cambria in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julian Junior High: 110. Santa Lucia Middle: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julian Junior High and Santa Lucia Middle rank in California?
Julian Junior High is 626th of 1,334 and Santa Lucia Middle is 353rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).