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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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,222 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 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,222 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bonsall Unified School District, which is ranked #497 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#464 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
29%
Graduation Rate
75%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
5%
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
37%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
40%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,015 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,281 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,015
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,281
$18,396
Best Bonsall Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bonsall West Elementary 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
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Bonsall Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
31555 Old River Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5205
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5205
Gr: K-5 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7350 West Lilac Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5209
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 631-5209
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Bonsall High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7350 West Lilac Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 305-5700
Bonsall, CA 92003
(760) 305-5700
Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Vivian Banks Charter
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
Gr: K-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bonsall Unified School District?
Bonsall Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,222 students.
What is the rank of Bonsall Unified School District?
Bonsall Unified School District is ranked #497 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
40% of Bonsall Unified School District students are White, 37% 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 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Bonsall Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,281 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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