Enrollment
954
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 55.5% California avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willis Jepson Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willis Jepson Middle
Willis Jepson Middle is a large middle school in Vacaville, California, enrolling 954 students.
At 22.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 954 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 918 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #552.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 239 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Vacaville's middle schools, it stands alongside Vaca Pena Middle (675 students): Willis Jepson Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.7:1 vs 19.9:1).
Vacaville Unified also operates Vacaville High (2,044 students) and Will C. Wood High (1,671 students) alongside Willis Jepson Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Willis Jepson Middle compares
Willis Jepson Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,205
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vacaville Unified, which includes Willis Jepson Middle.
$14,205
Per student
-14%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 52.9%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~954 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Willis Jepson Middle a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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