- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vacaville, CA
Willis Jepson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willis Jepson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064059006703
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willis Jepson Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 20
- public schools in Vacaville · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Willis Jepson Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Jepson Middle ranks #7 of 20 public schools in Vacaville, CA.
School address
District: Vacaville Unified · California
NCES ID 064059006703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Willis Jepson Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 064059006703 · Vacaville, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
954 enr · 22.7:1 · 31.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Vacaville High (2,044 students)
Willis Jepson Middle held near 945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Willis Jepson 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
- This school
Willis Jepson Middle
954 students
- Edwin Markham
Edwin Markham Elementary
882 students
- Browns Valley 806
Browns Valley Elementary
806 students
- Jean Callison 762
Jean Callison Elementary
762 students
What this shows Willis Jepson Middle reports 954 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willis Jepson Middle compares
Willis Jepson Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 44% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 954 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
954
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 37.8%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 5.7%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Willis Jepson 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 Willis Jepson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Will C. Wood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin Markham Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Browns Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jean Callison Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willis Jepson 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
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~954 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willis Jepson Middle
How many students attend Willis Jepson Middle?
Willis Jepson Middle has 954 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vacaville, CA. CCD year-over-year: 925 (2022-23) → 945 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis Jepson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willis Jepson Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willis Jepson Middle?
31.0% of students at Willis Jepson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willis Jepson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willis Jepson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Vacaville, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willis Jepson Middle?
Willis Jepson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Willis Jepson Middle rank among public schools in Vacaville?
By Resource Investment Index, Willis Jepson Middle ranks #7 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 Willis Jepson Middle, Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students), Will C. Wood High (1,671 students), and Edwin Markham Elementary (882 students). See the Vacaville Unified district page for the complete list.