Willis Jepson Middle School
Tel:
(707)453-6280
- Willis Jepson Middle School serves 895 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Willis Jepson Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Willis Jepson Middle School's student population of 895 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 895 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Willis Jepson Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Willis Jepson Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3649 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 47% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Vacaville Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Willis Jepson Middle School is Vacaville High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hemlock Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vacaville Hemlock Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 274 students
0.3 miles
400 Hemlock St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707)453-6245 0.3 K-6 274 - Vacaville Alamo Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 681 students
0.7 miles
500 S. Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707)453-6200 0.7 K-6 681 - Vacaville Vacaville High School Grades: 9-12 | 1903 students
0.8 miles
100 Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707)453-6011 0.8 9-12 1903 - Vacaville Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 368 students
1.0 miles
805 N. Orchard Ave.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707)453-6255 1.0 K-6 368 - Vacaville Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 545 students
1.2 miles
129 Elm St.
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707)453-7234 1.2 K-8 545
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