James E. Potter Intermediate vs La Paloma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James E. Potter Intermediate
Fallbrook · Public middle · Grades 7–8
828 students
La Paloma Elementary
Fallbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
499 students
| Measure | James E. Potter Intermediate Fallbrook, California | La Paloma Elementary Fallbrook, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,334 | #2283 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12586 of 15,369 | #29591 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 828 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Fallbrook | Fallbrook |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Paloma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 26.5).
- •La Paloma Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •La Paloma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •La Paloma Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 81.5%).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.7).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate is the larger school with 828 students compared with 499.
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 James E. Potter Intermediate better than La Paloma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), La Paloma Elementary ranks higher (43.5 vs 26.5 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 James E. Potter Intermediate and La Paloma Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fallbrook and Fallbrook in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James E. Potter Intermediate: 828. La Paloma Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James E. Potter Intermediate and La Paloma Elementary rank in California?
James E. Potter Intermediate is 800th of 1,334 and La Paloma Elementary is 2283rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).