Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harry Wirtz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harry Wirtz Elementary serves the northeast part of Paramount, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 0.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harry Wirtz Elementary School's student population of 421 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harry Wirtz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harry Wirtz Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5390 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry Wirtz Elementary School's ranking?
Harry Wirtz Elementary School is ranked #5390 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Harry Wirtz Elementary School?
421 students attend Harry Wirtz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Harry Wirtz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harry Wirtz Elementary School?
Harry Wirtz Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Harry Wirtz Elementary School offer ?
Harry Wirtz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harry Wirtz Elementary School part of?
Harry Wirtz Elementary School is part of Paramount Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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