Serving 359 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wanda Hirsch Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 359 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wanda Hirsch Elementary serves the southern part of Tracy, CA, within an attendance area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School's student population of 359 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
359 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wanda Hirsch Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#3784 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
22%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Patriots
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wanda Hirsch Elementary School's ranking?
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School is ranked #3784 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wanda Hirsch Elementary School often compared to?
Wanda Hirsch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anthony C. Traina Elementary School, Monticello Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wanda Hirsch Elementary School?
359 students attend Wanda Hirsch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wanda Hirsch Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wanda Hirsch Elementary School?
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wanda Hirsch Elementary School offer ?
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Wanda Hirsch Elementary School part of?
Wanda Hirsch Elementary School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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