About This School
Bonsall West Elementary School is located in Oceanside, CA and is one of 3 elementary schools in Bonsall Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 441 students in grades K-6.
Bonsall West Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bonsall West Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Bonsall West Elementary School had an API growth score of 922 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bonsall West Elementary School's 2011 base score was 883 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Bonsall West Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bonsall West Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Bonsall West Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bonsall West Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Bonsall West Elementary School had an API growth score of 922 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bonsall West Elementary School's 2011 base score was 883 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Bonsall West Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bonsall West Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Bonsall Union Elementary District Spending
$8,421Per Pupil
The Bonsall Union Elementary spends $8,421 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 35% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Bonsall Union Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| Libby Elementary School 1.1 miles | |
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| Reynolds Elementary School 1.4 miles | |
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| Alamosa Park Elementary School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Nichols Elementary School 2.3 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-6
- Bonsall Union Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
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Contact
Bonsall West Elementary School5050 EL Mirlo Dr
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 721-8001
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Test Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
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TestRating
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 441
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Bonsall West Elementary School had 29% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
49%
Hispanic
30%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Black
5%
Two or More Races
4%
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21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Bonsall West Elementary School had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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My son attended bonsall west elementary and the teachers that he had were not very good and the principal is well overated bonsall west quanity not quality the service they provided to my son was horrible.
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