James E. Potter Intermediate vs Live Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 511 m 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
Live Oak Elementary
Fallbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
717 students
| Measure | James E. Potter Intermediate Fallbrook, California | Live Oak Elementary Fallbrook, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #800 of 1,334 | #2946 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12586 of 15,369 | #35648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 828 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 39% |
| city | Fallbrook | Fallbrook |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Live Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 26.5).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 29%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 81.5%).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.9).
- •James E. Potter Intermediate is the larger school with 828 students compared with 717.
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 Live Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Live Oak Elementary ranks higher (34.4 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 Live Oak Elementary?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Fallbrook and Fallbrook in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James E. Potter Intermediate: 828. Live Oak Elementary: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James E. Potter Intermediate and Live Oak Elementary rank in California?
James E. Potter Intermediate is 800th of 1,334 and Live Oak Elementary is 2946th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).