Summary:
Zip code 92028 in Fallbrook, California, contains one public middle school, James E. Potter Intermediate, serving grades 7 and 8 with a large enrollment of over 800 students in a high-need community.
James E. Potter Intermediate shows a clear and positive trend of improvement, moving from a 2-star to a consistent 3-star rating and climbing in statewide rankings over the past three years. This progress is notable given that over 80% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school performs close to the state average in English Language Arts and above the state average in Science, but it faces a significant challenge in mathematics, where proficiency is well below both state and Fallbrook Union Elementary district averages.
Key areas for attention include addressing the math performance gap and reducing chronic absenteeism, which is higher than average. The school benefits from operating within a higher-performing district and has substantial per-student funding, which may support continued growth. For parents, this school represents a community-focused institution on an upward trajectory, with clear strengths in science and steady improvement, while actively working to overcome specific academic and attendance hurdles.
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