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#4404 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Willis Jepson Middle
Middle School · Vacaville Unified · Vacaville, CA
A Vacaville Unified middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
580 Elder St., Vacaville, CA 95688
- Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willis Jepson Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willis Jepson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vacaville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,791
Median home value
$657,400
Median rent
$2,063/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95688; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 783 | Compare → |
| Vacaville Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Vaca Pena MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 654 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vacaville Unified
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #5 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willis Jepson Middle is listed in Vacaville Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willis Jepson Middle
Willis Jepson Middle is a public middle school in Vacaville, CA, part of Vacaville Unified, serving approximately 945 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,404 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willis Jepson Middle
What grades does Willis Jepson Middle serve?
Willis Jepson Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Willis Jepson Middle?
Willis Jepson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 945 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Jepson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Jepson Middle is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willis Jepson Middle rank in CA?
Willis Jepson Middle ranks #4,404 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Willis Jepson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Willis Jepson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Willis Jepson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willis Jepson Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Willis Jepson Middle a charter school?
No, Willis Jepson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willis Jepson Middle a Title I school?
No, Willis Jepson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willis Jepson Middle?
45.6% of students at Willis Jepson Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 945
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Solano County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (707) 453-6280
- Area population (ZIP 95688)
- 39,216
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 40
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95688; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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