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Bonsall Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,154 students in Bonsall Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Bonsall Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,154 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Bonsall Unified School District, which is ranked #459 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#422 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
# American Indian Students
114 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
5%
1%
# Asian Students
78 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
827 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
55%
# Black Students
23 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
848 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
249 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
237
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
233
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
192
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
220
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
209
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
221
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
177
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
90
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,584 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,701 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,584
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,701
$19,787
Best Bonsall Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bonsall West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5050 El Mirlo Dr.
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 721-8001
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 721-8001
Grades: K-6
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Bonsall Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31555 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5205
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5205
Grades: K-5
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7350 W. Lilac Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5209
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5209
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Bonsall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 W. Lilac Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 305-5700
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 305-5700
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: #55.
Vivian Banks Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11800 Pala Mission Rd.
Pala, CA 92059
(760) 742-3300
Pala, CA 92059
(760) 742-3300
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bonsall Unified School District?
Bonsall Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,154 students.
What is the rank of Bonsall Unified School District?
Bonsall Unified School District is ranked #459 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bonsall Unified School District?
39% of Bonsall Unified School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bonsall Unified School District?
Bonsall Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bonsall Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,701 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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