Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jose A. Vargas ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Puerto Rico for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 21%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Puerto Rico state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the Puerto Rico state level of 10:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PR
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose A. Vargas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Puerto Rico for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jose A. Vargas's student population of 330 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jose A. Vargas ranks within the bottom 50% of all 839 schools in Puerto Rico (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose A. Vargas is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.01. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 839 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
n/a
Hispanic
100%
100%
Black
n/a
n/a
White
n/a
n/a
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
85%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose A. Vargas's ranking?
Jose A. Vargas is ranked #702 out of 839 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Puerto Rico.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 21% PR state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% PR state average).
How many students attend Jose A. Vargas?
330 students attend Jose A. Vargas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jose A. Vargas students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose A. Vargas?
Jose A. Vargas has a student ration of 11:1, which is higher than the Puerto Rico state average of 10:1.
What grades does Jose A. Vargas offer ?
Jose A. Vargas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jose A. Vargas part of?
Jose A. Vargas is part of Puerto Rico Department Of Education School District.
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