Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1192 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
29%
12%
Hispanic
31%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School's ranking?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School is ranked #1192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School often compared to?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stevenson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School?
339 students attend Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School offer ?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School part of?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School is part of Mountain View Whisman School District.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2024
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