Bonsall West Elementary
5050 El Mirlo Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057-2704
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
57.1% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,112/4,657 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,148/4,657 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 383 |
| Low-Income Students | 146 (38.1%) |
| English Learners | 14 (3.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.5 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 51.1% to 73.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 66%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.1% to 60.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.9-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 West Elementary rank in California?
Bonsall West Elementary ranks No. 1,112 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,148 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Bonsall West Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Bonsall West Elementary is No. 38 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
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