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Schools in 92003 — Bonsall, California: 92003 schools average near the state. The 2.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

92003 has 3 ranked schools in Bonsall, averaging a Scope Score of 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 43.4 to 46.1, a 2.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
45.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
2.7
43.4 – 46.1
Avg Exceeded %
18.5%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.0%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92003 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bonsall High with a Scope Score of 46 and 15.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92003 averages 18.0%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92003 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92003
92003Bonsall3Developing
45.0/100
92004Borrego Springs3Developing
36.4/100
-8.6
92008Carlsbad10Solid
57.0/100
+12.0
92009Carlsbad10Strong
70.5/100
+25.5

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92003

1 Growth Engine2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92003 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92003

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bonsall High
Bonsall Unified Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
46/100
2Norman L. Sullivan Middle
Bonsall Unified Growth Engine
17.1%Developing
46/100
3Bonsall Elementary
Bonsall Unified Building Momentum
22.6%Developing
43/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 92003Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92003 on the map

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 92003

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92003 (Bonsall) good?
92003 has 3 ranked schools in Bonsall, averaging a Scope Score of 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average. 18.5% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92003?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92003 is Bonsall High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 15.9% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92003 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92003 average a Scope Score of 45.0/100 — within 0.2 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 18.5% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 92003?
Zip code 92003 has 3 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.