Bonsall Unified
Bonsall Unified has 5 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 42.8/100 — 0.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bonsall West Elementary at 58/100, where 28.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,907 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 38.6/100 | 3 | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| Middle | Developing 45.6/100 | 1 | 17.1% | 1.8% |
| High | Solid 52.8/100 | 1 | 15.9% | 34.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Bonsall Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Bonsall Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 52.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.8pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 43.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 15.6%, 2.5pp above the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.1%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Bonsall West Elementary leads the district at 58 with 28.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Bonsall Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Bonsall Unified is classified as Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Bonsall Unified spends $12,907 per student in current expenditures — $1,908 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Elementary Schools (3)
Bonsall Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.6 — 5.2 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.8pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Bonsall West Elementary with a Scope Score of 58 and 28.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonsall West Elementary Bonsall Unified Building Momentum | 28.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Bonsall Elementary Bonsall Unified Building Momentum | 22.6% | Developing 44/100 |
| 3 | Vivian Banks Charter Bonsall Unified Building Momentum | 1.5% | Needs Support 14/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Bonsall Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.6 — 5.2 points above the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +6.6pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Norman L. Sullivan Middle with a Scope Score of 46 and 17.1% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norman L. Sullivan Middle Bonsall Unified Growth Engine | 17.1% | Developing 46/100 |
High Schools (1)
Bonsall Unified has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.8 — 5.3 points above the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Bonsall High with a Scope Score of 53 and 15.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bonsall High Bonsall Unified Building Momentum | 15.9% | Solid 53/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Bonsall 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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