James E. Potter Intermediate
James E. Potter Intermediate serves 778 students in grades 7-8.
James E. Potter Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James E. Potter Intermediate's student population of 778 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James E. Potter Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of James E. Potter Intermediate is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5749 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
73%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend James E. Potter Intermediate?
778 students attend James E. Potter Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of James E. Potter Intermediate students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James E. Potter Intermediate?
James E. Potter Intermediate has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James E. Potter Intermediate offer ?
James E. Potter Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is James E. Potter Intermediate part of?
James E. Potter Intermediate is part of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District.
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