Serving 654 students in grades 7-8, Vaca Pena Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 654 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Vaca Pena Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vaca Pena Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Vaca Pena Middle School is ranked #6419 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Vaca Pena Middle School often compared to?
Vaca Pena Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willis Jepson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vaca Pena Middle School?
654 students attend Vaca Pena Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vaca Pena Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vaca Pena Middle School?
Vaca Pena Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vaca Pena Middle School offer ?
Vaca Pena Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Vaca Pena Middle School part of?
While there were some amazing aspects of it, I certainly don''t miss this school. I''m glad I''m out of this prison. There are way too many people who are bad influences here; there are fights and there''s a lot of bullying. A lot of teachers are terrible and can''t teach, but there are some pretty great ones and I miss them. I also want to mention that this school provides an overwhelming amount of homework. Overall, I do not recommend this school. My mental health declined severely. If you''re a good student who''s planning to go to this school, or if you need help navigating middle school, my best advice for you is to stay strong, get involved in extracurricular activities (for the most part), don''t let people have power or control over you, be wise, and choose your friends very carefully. Good luck. You''ll need it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - High School Student
14/16/2018
This school is very bad for its bullying polices. i would not recommend this school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jacob
25/17/2010
The Math program at the school is very bad the teaching component is very limited and the 8th grade teaching staff needs to be pink sliped and replaced.
- Posted by Parent - eldri
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 654 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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