Norman L. Sullivan Middle School

7350 W. Lilac Rd.
Bonsall, CA 92003
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Top 30%
Serving 490 students in grades 6-8, Norman L. Sullivan Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 55%
  • : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norman L. Sullivan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Norman L. Sullivan Middle School's student population of 490 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
490 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Norman L. Sullivan Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
55%
40%
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(18-19)
65%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
38%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
40%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Norman L. Sullivan Middle School?
490 students attend Norman L. Sullivan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Norman L. Sullivan Middle School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norman L. Sullivan Middle School?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Norman L. Sullivan Middle School offer ?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Norman L. Sullivan Middle School part of?
Norman L. Sullivan Middle School is part of Bonsall Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 55%
  • : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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