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#4810 of 9,539 schools in CA
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
Middle School · Bonsall Unified · Bonsall, CA
A Bonsall Unified middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7350 West Lilac Rd., Bonsall, CA 92003
- Math 33% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norman L. Sullivan Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norman L. Sullivan Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,577
Median home value
$910,600
Median rent
$2,099/mo
College educated
44.7%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Bonsall Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norman L. Sullivan Middle is listed in Bonsall Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norman L. Sullivan Middle
Norman L. Sullivan Middle is a public middle school in Bonsall, CA, part of Bonsall Unified, serving approximately 508 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,810 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norman L. Sullivan Middle
What grades does Norman L. Sullivan Middle serve?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman L. Sullivan Middle is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norman L. Sullivan Middle rank in CA?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle ranks #4,810 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Norman L. Sullivan Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norman L. Sullivan Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Norman L. Sullivan Middle a charter school?
No, Norman L. Sullivan Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norman L. Sullivan Middle a Title I school?
No, Norman L. Sullivan Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norman L. Sullivan Middle?
45.9% of students at Norman L. Sullivan Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.1%
- Phone
- (760) 631-5209
- Area population (ZIP 92003)
- 4,978
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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