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#4622 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Vivian Banks Charter
Elementary School · Bonsall Unified · Pala, CA
A Bonsall Unified charter elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 80, Pala, CA 92059
- Math 8% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vivian Banks Charter score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2018, reaching 21% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vivian Banks Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$96,399
Median home value
$506,600
Median rent
$1,552/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Ranch Training ProgramPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 5.0 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Bonsall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | Not available | 901 | Compare → |
| Bonsall West ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–6 | Not available | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Bonsall Unified
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Vivian Banks Charter is listed in Bonsall Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vivian Banks Charter
Vivian Banks Charter is a public elementary school in Pala, CA, part of Bonsall Unified, serving approximately 83 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,622 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vivian Banks Charter
What grades does Vivian Banks Charter serve?
Vivian Banks Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Vivian Banks Charter?
Vivian Banks Charter has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vivian Banks Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Vivian Banks Charter is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vivian Banks Charter rank in CA?
Vivian Banks Charter ranks #4,622 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Vivian Banks Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Vivian Banks Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Vivian Banks Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vivian Banks Charter has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Vivian Banks Charter a charter school?
Yes, Vivian Banks Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Vivian Banks Charter a Title I school?
No, Vivian Banks Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vivian Banks Charter?
65.1% of students at Vivian Banks Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 83
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (760) 742-3300
- Area population (ZIP 92059)
- 1,449
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 92059; 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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