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1743 Reche Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028-2108
Summary
James E. Potter Intermediate is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 36.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 36.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 376/1,204 (69th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 471/1,204 (61st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 828 |
| Low-Income Students | 675 (81.5%) |
| English Learners | 224 (27.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.4 points from last year and rose 12.2 points over the full period. Math rose 6.9 points from last year and rose 13.7 points over the full period.
•Math +13.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 54.5% to 58.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.0-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 68.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 30% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 34.3% to 38.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 40% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 30.6-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.9% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does James E. Potter Intermediate rank in California?
James E. Potter Intermediate ranks No. 376 of 1,204 in reading and No. 471 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does James E. Potter Intermediate compare with other schools in San Diego County?
James E. Potter Intermediate is No. 25 in reading and No. 33 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
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