James E. Potter Intermediate

1743 Reche Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028

pjh.fuesd.org/

729 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

James E. Potter Intermediate School, located in Fallbrook, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District. Catering to students in the intermediate grade levels, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares pupils for the transition to middle and high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core curriculum subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school’s philosophy centers on creating a "community of learners" where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through innovative teaching practices and a focus on inclusivity. By utilizing the resources provided by the Fallbrook Union Elementary School District, Potter Intermediate integrates modern technology and collaborative learning strategies into its classrooms. Through its commitment to excellence and a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the local Fallbrook community, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

729

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James E. Potter Intermediate
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	558
Black	7
Asian	14
Two or More	21
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
558 (76.5 %)
White
124 (17.0 %)
Two or More
21 (2.9 %)
Asian
14 (1.9 %)
Black
7 (1.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fallbrook Union Elementary
Phone:	(760)731-4150
Website:	http://pjh.fuesd.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	558
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 365

Grade 8 361