Summary:
Zip code 92003 in Bonsall, California, is served by three public schools within the Bonsall Unified district: Bonsall Elementary (grades K-5), Norman L. Sullivan Middle (grades 6-8), and Bonsall High (grades 9-12), which together show a mix of notable strengths and significant challenges.
Comparing the schools reveals striking differences. Norman L. Sullivan Middle stands out for its exceptional student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 1.3%, far better than state and district averages. In contrast, Bonsall High faces a major attendance issue with 34.5% chronic absenteeism, yet it successfully graduates over 90% of its students and has the smallest class sizes and highest per-student spending. Bonsall Elementary provides the most consistent academic performance, with test scores in English and math that are stable and generally above state averages.
Key takeaways for parents include strong English language arts instruction across all grade levels, but a concerning decline in math scores as students advance, with high school proficiency being particularly low. The district invests more resources per student at the high school level, but this has not translated into stronger core academic results there. The elementary school offers reliable performance, the middle school excels in student engagement, and the high school, despite its attendance struggles, has a high graduation rate and significant resource support.
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