Fallbrook STEM Academy vs James E. Potter Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallbrook STEM Academy
Fallbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
600 students
James E. Potter Intermediate
Fallbrook · Public middle · Grades 7–8
828 students
| Measure | Fallbrook STEM Academy Fallbrook, California | James E. Potter Intermediate Fallbrook, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4839 of 5,693 | #800 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #47062 of 50,301 | #12586 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 600 | 828 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 828 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Fallbrook | Fallbrook |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James E. Potter Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 16.1).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 90.2%).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.1).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate is the larger school with 828 students compared with 600.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fallbrook STEM Academy better than James E. Potter Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), James E. Potter Intermediate ranks higher (26.5 vs 16.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fallbrook STEM Academy and James E. Potter Intermediate?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Fallbrook and Fallbrook in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fallbrook STEM Academy: 600. James E. Potter Intermediate: 828. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fallbrook STEM Academy and James E. Potter Intermediate rank in California?
Fallbrook STEM Academy is 4839th of 5,693 and James E. Potter Intermediate is 800th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).