- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vacaville, CA
Vaca Pena Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vaca Pena Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064059009002
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vaca Pena Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #13 of 20
- public schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vaca Pena Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vaca Pena Middle ranks #13 of 20 public schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059009002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Vaca Pena Middle shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 064059009002 · Vacaville, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 19.9:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Vaca Pena Middle shrank from 689 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Vaca Pena Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vacaville High
Vacaville High
2,044 students
- Will C. Wood H
Will C. Wood High
1,671 students
- Willis Jepson
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- This school 675
Vaca Pena Middle
675 students
What this shows Vaca Pena Middle reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vaca Pena Middle compares
Vaca Pena Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 25% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,182
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 22.1%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 9.5%
Asian 7.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Vaca Pena Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Vacaville Unified reports $15,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vaca Pena Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willis Jepson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vaca Pena Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 954
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar middle schools in Vacaville
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~675 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vaca Pena Middle
How many students attend Vaca Pena Middle?
Vaca Pena Middle has 675 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 689 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vaca Pena Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vaca Pena Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vaca Pena Middle?
41.5% of students at Vaca Pena Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vaca Pena Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vaca Pena Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vaca Pena Middle?
Vaca Pena Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vaca Pena Middle rank among public schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Vaca Pena Middle ranks #13 of 20 public schools in Vacaville, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Vacaville on the city page.
What other schools are in Vacaville Unified?
Besides Vaca Pena Middle, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Willis Jepson Middle (954 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.