Bonita Unified
Bonita Unified has 13 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 62.3/100 — 18.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bonita High at 78/100, where 46.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,084 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 15.0%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 63.4 | 8 | 41.8% | 11.2% |
| Middle | 65.8 | 2 | 37.3% | 10.2% |
| High | 57.1 | 3 | 26.7% | 28.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Bonita Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Bonita Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 65.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 54.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.0%, 3.2pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.2%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Bonita High leads the district at 78 with 46.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Bonita Unified
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Bonita Unified spends $12,084 per student in current expenditures — $2,731 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (8)
Bonita Unified has 8 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 63.4 — 19.6 points above the state average of 43.8. 3 of 8 elementary schools score above 70.
Growth averages -6.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Arma J. Shull Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 54.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arma J. Shull Elementary Bonita Unified High Ceiling | 74 | 54.0% | 79.8% | +4.1pp | 6.8% | 1.2% |
| 2 | Grace Miller Elementary Bonita Unified Strong All-Around | 74 | 46.3% | 75.4% | +4.8pp | 10.6% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Oak Mesa Elementary Bonita Unified Strong All-Around | 72 | 49.0% | 80.0% | -2.0pp | 6.6% | 0.4% |
| 4 | J. Marion Roynon Elementary Bonita Unified Solid Base | 64 | 41.1% | 68.4% | -2.2pp | 12.0% | 1.3% |
| 5 | La Verne Heights Elementary Bonita Unified Solid Base | 61 | 39.3% | 68.4% | -9.2pp | 14.1% | 1.2% |
| 6 | Gladstone Elementary Bonita Unified Solid Base | 60 | 37.0% | 66.6% | -3.6pp | 15.5% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Allen Avenue Elementary Bonita Unified Culture First | 52 | 31.4% | 55.8% | -17.6pp | 8.7% | 0.1% |
| 8 | Fred Ekstrand Elementary Bonita Unified Building Momentum | 51 | 36.5% | 60.0% | -24.6pp | 15.5% | 0.1% |
Middle Schools (2)
Bonita Unified has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 65.8 — 25.4 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +1.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Ramona Middle with a Scope Score of 69 and 40.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramona Middle Bonita Unified Strong All-Around | 69 | 40.7% | 69.9% | +2.2pp | 9.8% | 2.7% |
| 2 | Lone Hill Middle Bonita Unified Building Momentum | 62 | 33.8% | 62.7% | +0.3pp | 10.7% | 6.0% |
High Schools (3)
Bonita Unified has 3 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.1 — 9.7 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 3 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Bonita High with a Scope Score of 78 and 46.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonita High Bonita Unified Strong All-Around | 78 | 46.4% | 76.3% | 11.0% | 2.4% |
| 2 | San Dimas High Bonita Unified Strong All-Around | 69 | 30.4% | 61.3% | 17.5% | 2.3% |
| 3 | Chaparral High (Continuation) Bonita Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 3.3% | 10.0% | 55.9% | 9.7% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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What Scope Scores can't tell you about Bonita Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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