James E. Potter Intermediate
Tel:
(760)731-4150
- James E. Potter Intermediate serves 849 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- James E. Potter Intermediate's student population of 849 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 849 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James E. Potter Intermediate's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James E. Potter Intermediate is 0.44, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4865 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 70% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 27% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fallbrook Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- 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 | 538 students
1.0 miles
300 Heald Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760)731-4220 1.0 K-6 538 - Fallbrook William H. Frazier Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 548 students
1.3 miles
1835 Gum Tree Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760)723-6770 1.3 K-6 548 - Fallbrook Fallbrook High School Grades: 9-12 | 2050 students
1.8 miles
2400 S. Stage Coach Ln.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760)723-6300 1.8 9-12 2050 - Fallbrook Fallbrook Homeschool Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-8 | 39 students
1.8 miles
400 W. Elder St.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760)731-5440 1.8 K-8 39
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