Very Good
#3078 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 32% in state
James E. Potter Intermediate
Middle School · Fallbrook Union Elementary · Fallbrook, CA
A Fallbrook Union Elementary middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1743 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James E. Potter Intermediate score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James E. Potter Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,346
Median home value
$781,200
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha and Omega AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Santa Margarita AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–8 | 2.1 mi | 1 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fallbrook Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
James E. Potter Intermediate is listed in Fallbrook Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James E. Potter Intermediate
James E. Potter Intermediate is a public middle school in Fallbrook, CA, part of Fallbrook Union Elementary, serving approximately 800 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,078 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James E. Potter Intermediate
What grades does James E. Potter Intermediate serve?
James E. Potter Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend James E. Potter Intermediate?
James E. Potter Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E. Potter Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at James E. Potter Intermediate is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James E. Potter Intermediate rank in CA?
James E. Potter Intermediate ranks #3,078 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is James E. Potter Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
James E. Potter Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at James E. Potter Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James E. Potter Intermediate has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is James E. Potter Intermediate a charter school?
No, James E. Potter Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James E. Potter Intermediate a Title I school?
No, James E. Potter Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James E. Potter Intermediate?
82.6% of students at James E. Potter Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 800
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (760) 731-4150
- Area population (ZIP 92028)
- 50,905
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92028; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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