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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Vaca Pena Middle

Vacaville Unified · Solano County · 200 Keith Way, Vacaville, CA 95687-5189

(707) 453-6270 · vacapena.vacavilleusd.org

3/10
#934
Rank 934 out of 1,315
Top 71%
English Language Arts4/10 · #918 · 30th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #1005 · 24th percentile
Science4/10 · #796 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Vaca Pena Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in Vacaville, a mid-sized city tucked between Sacramento and the Bay Area that has a strong military and working-class family presence thanks to its proximity to Travis Air Force Base. The school's scores sit below the state median, so families who prioritize academics may want to look closely at how their student is being supported, though the science program shows relative strength compared to other subjects. Vacaville itself has a tight-knit community feel with affordable living by Bay Area standards, and families who are rooted here often appreciate the city's slower pace and local pride over the hustle of the surrounding metro areas.

Student Demographics

634 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
294 (46%)
White
142 (22%)
Multiple Races
72 (11%)
African American
55 (9%)
Filipino
32 (5%)
Asian
19 (3%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2%)
Other
7 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners80 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged425 (67%)
Students with Disabilities90 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

675
Enrollment
32.9
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #664 · 52nd percentile

90 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found