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Email BoardJose Antonio Vargas Elementary
220 North Whisman Road, Mountain View, CA 94043-3954
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
65.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
63.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 65.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 923/4,657 (80th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 861/4,657 (82nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 19:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 368 |
| Low-Income Students | 86 (23.4%) |
| English Learners | 96 (26.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.6 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period. Math rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.0% to 71.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 48.5-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
17.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 89% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 26% to 86%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.8% to 69.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 51.6-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
11.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 74.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary compare within the district?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Mountain View Whisman with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary rank in California?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary ranks No. 923 of 4,657 in reading and No. 861 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math among 7 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 30.8% meet the reading standard and 26.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary compare with other schools in Mountain View?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in Mountain View with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Mountain ViewHow does Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary is No. 63 in reading and No. 69 in math proficiency among the 153 K–5 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jose Antonio Vargas ElementaryThis school | 63.2% | 65.4% |
| Amy Imai Elementary | 86.7% | 85.6% |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary | 75.6% | 74.1% |
