Summary:
Zip code 95688 in Vacaville, California, is served by one middle school, Willis Jepson Middle, which educates approximately 950 students in grades 7 and 8.
Willis Jepson Middle shows notable strengths in student engagement and English instruction. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 12.1% is well below the state average, indicating a positive school environment, and its English Language Arts proficiency is close to the state average, with 7th graders performing particularly well. However, the school faces significant challenges in mathematics and science, where proficiency rates are substantially lower than state averages, and there is a clear pattern of academic performance declining from 7th to 8th grade.
When compared to the Vacaville Unified district, the school performs slightly better in English but lags in math and science, suggesting these are broader area challenges. With per-student spending above the state average, the key focus for improvement lies in enhancing math and science instruction and supporting students through the transition to 8th grade, building on the school's demonstrated success in maintaining strong student attendance.
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