Harry Wirtz Elementary School
- Harry Wirtz Elementary School serves 640 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Harry Wirtz Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Harry Wirtz Elementary School's student population of 640 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 640 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harry Wirtz Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has decreased from 31:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harry Wirtz Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #6215 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 54% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Paramount Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harry Wirtz Elementary School is Paramount High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Paramount Park Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paramount Park Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paramount Paramount High School Grades: 9-12 | 4762 students
0.1 miles
14429 S. Downey Ave.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-6067 0.1 9-12 4762 - Paramount Paramount Park Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 786 students
0.5 miles
14608 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-8052 0.5 6-8 786 - Bellflower Albert Baxter Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 484 students
0.6 miles
14929 Cerritos Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(562)531-1602 0.6 K-6 484 - Paramount Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 423 students
0.6 miles
8600 Jefferson St.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-8024 0.6 K-5 423 - Paramount Paramount Unified Community Day Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 23 students
0.6 miles
14507 Paramount Blvd.
Paramount, CA 90723
(562)602-8084 0.6 7-12 23
School Reviews
| 5 I like the teachers at Wirtz School. They are always saying "Hi" when you visit the school. My child is getting important computer skills now that chrome books have been introduced at the school. I know that their math scores are low but my child passed the state testing in math and reading so I am satisfied. - Posted by Parent - Mikaela Baxter |
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