Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vargas Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 416 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Vargas Elementary 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 Vargas Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Vargas Elementary School?
416 students attend Vargas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Vargas Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vargas Elementary School?
Vargas Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Vargas Elementary School offer ?
Vargas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Vargas Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 416 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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