Julian Junior High vs Spencer Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.1 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
Spencer Valley Elementary
Santa Ysabel · Public elementary · Grades K–8
41 students
| Measure | Julian Junior High Julian, California | Spencer Valley Elementary Santa Ysabel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #626 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #10857 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 110 | 41 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 41 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 90% |
| city | Julian | Santa Ysabel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 35.0).
- •Spencer Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 37%).
- •Spencer Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 37%).
- •Spencer Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 64.5%).
- •Spencer Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 22.0).
- •Julian Junior High is the larger school with 110 students compared with 41.
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 Spencer Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Valley Elementary ranks higher (77.1 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 Spencer Valley Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Julian and Santa Ysabel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Julian Junior High: 110. Spencer Valley Elementary: 41. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Julian Junior High and Spencer Valley Elementary rank in California?
Julian Junior High is 626th of 1,334 and Spencer Valley Elementary is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).