Manuel De Vargas Elementary
San Jose, CA · Cupertino Union
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, large
1,055th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 81%· Stable
5050 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 252-0303NCES ID 061029001128Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Manuel De Vargas Elementary 1,055th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 80th in 2015 to 81th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 169 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57.1% | 56.8% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 21.3% | 22.6% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 16.7% | 9.3% | ▼ 7.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 7.8% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| Black | 3.3% | 2.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $2.67M in zip 95129 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Manuel De Vargas Elementary
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What school district is Manuel De Vargas Elementary in?
Manuel De Vargas Elementary is part of the Cupertino Union district in San Jose, California.
Is Manuel De Vargas Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Manuel De Vargas Elementary 1,055th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Manuel De Vargas Elementary?
Asian 57%, Hispanic 23%, White 9%, Two or more races 8% (398 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Manuel De Vargas Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95129 is $2.67M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.