Bonsall Elementary
31555 Old River Road, Bonsall, CA 92003-5112
Summary
Bonsall Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 58th percentile among comparable California schools.
50.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 41.4% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,842/4,657 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,100/4,657 (55th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 949 |
| Low-Income Students | 431 (45.6%) |
| English Learners | 87 (9.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 2.6 points from last year and fell 6.5 points over the full period. Math fell 2.9 points from last year and fell 6.8 points over the full period.
•Math -6.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.4% to 55.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 54.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 30.0% to 48.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 46% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bonsall Elementary compare within the district?
Bonsall Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Bonsall Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bonsall Elementary rank in California?
Bonsall Elementary ranks No. 1,842 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,100 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Bonsall Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Bonsall Elementary is No. 116 in reading and No. 131 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bonsall ElementaryThis school | 41.4% | 50.1% |
| Vivian Banks Charter | 12.0% | 12.0% |
