Norman L. Sullivan Middle
7350 West Lilac Road, Bonsall, CA 92003-5112
Summary
Norman L. Sullivan Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 66th percentile among comparable California schools.
52.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 52.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 442/1,204 (63rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 384/1,204 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 529 |
| Low-Income Students | 289 (54.6%) |
| English Learners | 41 (7.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 4.3 points over the full period. Math rose 6.2 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period.
•Math +9.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 47.5% to 56.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 37% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 56.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 8% to 61%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.4% to 47.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point math income gap is about the same as the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.1% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Norman L. Sullivan Middle rank in California?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle ranks No. 442 of 1,204 in reading and No. 384 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Norman L. Sullivan Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle is No. 29 in reading and No. 25 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
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