Serving 432 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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 23:1 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 Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harry Wirtz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harry Wirtz Elementary School's student population of 432 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Harry Wirtz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 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
#5759 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harry Wirtz Elementary School's ranking?
Harry Wirtz Elementary School is ranked #5759 out of 9,602 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
432 students attend Harry Wirtz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Harry Wirtz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 23:1, 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 1/5/2019
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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