Serving 317 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jose A. Vargas ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is equal to the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 100% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jose A. Vargas's student population of 317 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jose A. Vargas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose A. Vargas is 0.02, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
23%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
100%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.6%
42.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose A. Vargas's ranking?
Jose A. Vargas is ranked #570 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% PR state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose A. Vargas?
317 students attend Jose A. Vargas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Jose A. Vargas students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jose A. Vargas?
Jose A. Vargas has a student ration of 10:1, which is equal to the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose A. Vargas offer ?
Jose A. Vargas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose A. Vargas part of?
Jose A. Vargas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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