Middle Schools in Vacaville Unified

The Vacaville Unified School District in California is home to two middle schools: Willis Jepson Middle and Vaca Pena Middle. While both schools serve students in grades 6-8, the data reveals notable differences in their academic performance and school environment.

Willis Jepson Middle consistently outperforms Vaca Pena Middle in various metrics, including statewide rankings, chronic absenteeism rates, and student test scores in both English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. Additionally, Willis Jepson Middle has a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Vaca Pena Middle.

The data also reveals that Vaca Pena Middle has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may indicate a lower socioeconomic status of the student population. This raises questions about the potential impact of socioeconomic factors on academic outcomes and the need for the Vacaville Unified School District to address educational equity and identify strategies to support the growth and development of all students, regardless of the school they attend.