Serving 729 students in grades 7-8, James E. Potter Intermediate ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 729 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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James E. Potter Intermediate's student population of 729 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
729 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
James E. Potter Intermediate ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James E. Potter Intermediate is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4685 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
77%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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James E. Potter Intermediate is ranked #4685 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend James E. Potter Intermediate?
729 students attend James E. Potter Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of James E. Potter Intermediate students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 19:1, which is lower than 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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