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Norman L. Sullivan Middle

Bonsall Unified · San Diego County · 7350 West Lilac Road, Bonsall, CA 92003-5112

(760) 631-5209 · www.bonsallusd.com

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7/10
#428
Rank 428 out of 1,315
Top 32%
English Language Arts7/10 · #453 · 66th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #505 · 62nd percentile
Science9/10 · #240 · 82nd percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the rural hills of North San Diego County, Norman L. Sullivan Middle stands out as a solid choice in a district that punches above its weight for a small, agriculturally rooted community. The school draws families who've chosen the quieter, ranch-style lifestyle of Bonsall — where kids still know their teachers by name and the surrounding open land feels a world away from the suburban sprawl of coastal San Diego. With particularly strong science scores and a tight-knit campus culture, it tends to appeal to families who want a grounded, community-feel middle school experience without sacrificing academic rigor.

Student Demographics

495 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
205 (41%)
Hispanic
198 (40%)
Multiple Races
33 (7%)
American Indian
22 (4%)
Filipino
12 (2%)
Asian
9 (2%)
Other
16 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners90 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged268 (54%)
Students with Disabilities73 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

529
Enrollment
23.3
Teachers (FTE)
22.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
15
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs1/10 · #1352 · 2nd percentile

3 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.