James E. Potter Intermediate
Tel:
(760) 731-4150
James E. Potter Intermediate serves 800 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
James E. Potter Intermediate placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
James E. Potter Intermediate's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 800 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
James E. Potter Intermediate is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of James E. Potter Intermediate is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4638 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 26% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fallbrook Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to James E. Potter Intermediate is Fallbrook High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fallbrook Homeschool Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Live Oak Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fallbrook Live Oak Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 592 students
0.2 miles
1978 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4430 0.2 K-6 592 - Fallbrook La Paloma Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 525 students
1.0 miles
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220 1.0 K-6 525 - Fallbrook William H. Frazier Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 539 students
1.3 miles
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4340 1.3 K-6 539 - Fallbrook Fallbrook High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,962 student
1.8 miles
2400 S. Stage Coach Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 723-6300 1.8 9-12 1,962 - Fallbrook Fallbrook Homeschool Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 39 students
1.8 miles
300 Heald Ln
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 731-4220 1.8 K-8 39
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