Middle Schools in Bonsall Unified

Bonsall Unified serves middle school students in grades 6-8 through a single school, Norman L. Sullivan Middle, which provides a stable educational environment with performance generally meeting or exceeding state averages.

For parents, the school demonstrates clear strengths, most notably an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 1.3%, which is far better than the Bonsall Unified and state averages, indicating a strong, engaged school community. Academically, the school excels in science, with proficiency rates significantly above both district and state levels. Performance in English Language Arts is solid overall but varies by grade, with 7th grade performing very well while 6th grade scores below the district average, suggesting a focus area for support.

An area for potential growth is in mathematics, where the school's proficiency is slightly below the district average, with a particular dip noted in 8th grade. The school maintains a consistent statewide ranking, though it has seen a slight recent dip. Serving a student population where over half are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's above-average outcomes in core subjects are a positive sign of its effectiveness within the community.