Excellent
#1226 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 13% in state
Manuel De Vargas Elementary
Elementary School · Cupertino Union · San Jose, CA
A Cupertino Union elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5050 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95129
- Math 66% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Manuel De Vargas Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Manuel De Vargas Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$182,662
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,746/mo
College educated
71%
Homeownership
58.1%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Queen of Apostles SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Trust Primary SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 0.3 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Challenger School - Strawberry ParkPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 499 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Cupertino Union
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #14 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,193NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Manuel De Vargas Elementary is listed in Cupertino Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Manuel De Vargas Elementary
Manuel De Vargas Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Cupertino Union, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Manuel De Vargas Elementary
What grades does Manuel De Vargas Elementary serve?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel De Vargas Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Manuel De Vargas Elementary rank in CA?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary ranks #1,226 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Manuel De Vargas Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Manuel De Vargas Elementary has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Manuel De Vargas Elementary a charter school?
No, Manuel De Vargas Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Manuel De Vargas Elementary a Title I school?
No, Manuel De Vargas Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
37.2% of students at Manuel De Vargas Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.9%
- Phone
- (408) 252-0303
- Area population (ZIP 95129)
- 40,896
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95129; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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