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Manuel De Vargas Elementary

5050 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA, 95129

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 773 of 6783 in California

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About Manuel De Vargas Elementary

Manuel De Vargas Elementary is a public school in San Jose, California, which is a big city. The school has about 398 students and serves students in Kindergarten through Grade 5. Manuel De Vargas Elementary has 18 full-time teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 22:1, which is the same as the district average. The school has a curriculum in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies that is in line with state standards and helps students build basic academic skills. Differentiated learning and extra help are important parts of instructional strategies that help meet the needs of all students. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 37% of them are poor. Academic performance data shows that 62% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and reading. This shows that the district has a good level of academic achievement. Manuel De Vargas Elementary is a structured and welcoming place to learn that gets money from regular public school budgets. The school shows that it cares about all of its students and does well in school. This sets the stage for continued growth and student success.

Manuel De Vargas Elementary Contact Information

Address

5050 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA, 95129

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Phone

(408) 252-0303

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Website

cusdk8.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 62% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
398
Total Students
$119828
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 773 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Manuel De Vargas Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.3%
Asian 56.78%
Hispanic 22.61%
Black 2.76%
Two+ Races 7.79%
Native Am. 0.75%
White
9.3%
Asian
56.78%
Hispanic
22.61%
Black
2.76%
Two+ Races
7.79%
Native Am.
0.75%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 398
46.73%
186 Female
53.27%
212 Male

Student Population

398 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This holiday season, Manuel De Vargas Elementary in San Jose, California, is bringing happiness to everyone! The school is getting ready for a great winter break. Both students and staff are looking forward to some much-needed time off. The school is clearly dedicated to helping students grow and get involved in the community. They want to make the school a place where students can do well in school and in their personal lives.

Principal Manny Villalpando leads the school, which is committed to giving students the tools they need to be responsible global citizens and confident learners. Manuel De Vargas Elementary is giving its students a well-rounded education that will help them succeed, with a strong focus on STEM subjects. The school's many events and activities, like the Magical Adventure Walkathon and the Scholastic Book Fair, also show how lively the community is.

FAQ

Q1. What is the main goal of the The School?

Ans. The School focuses on helping students who want to learn more by giving them more academic and creative problem-solving skills.

Q2. Are there activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join STEM clubs, do arts and crafts, and take part in leadership activities.

Q3. What does the school do to help students think critically?

Ans. Teachers use hands-on experiments and inquiry-based projects to help students think critically.

Q4. Are there any special programs for students with different needs?

Ans. The School helps students with different learning needs and gives all of them chances to learn more.

Q5. What role do families play in their children's education?

Ans. Families stay connected to the school community through family nights, parent workshops, and regular updates.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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