Vargas Elementary School
Vargas Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Vargas Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Vargas Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Vargas Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 478 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Vargas Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Vargas Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4868 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 20% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sunnyvale School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Vargas Elementary School is Alta Vista High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sunnyvale Middle School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cumberland Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sunnyvale Cumberland Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 83%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 768 students10
1.0 miles
824 Cumberland Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8255 1 K-5 768 - Sunnyvale Cherry Chase Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 860 students10
1.1 miles
1138 Heatherstone Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 522-8241 1.1 K-5 860 - Mountain View Slater Special Education Preschool
1.1 miles
220 N. Whisman Rd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 526-3530 1.1 n/a n/a - Sunnyvale Bishop Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 490 students10
1.3 miles
450 N. Sunnyvale Ave.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
(408) 522-8229 1.3 K-5 490 - Mountain View Edith Landels Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 534 students10
1.3 miles
115 W. Dana St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 526-3520 1.3 K-5 534
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