Harry Wirtz Elementary School

Harry Wirtz Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8535 Contreras St,  Paramount, CA
Paramount Unified School District
4.6
452 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Connie Toscano
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
36%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
10.2%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2.3%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
667:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
90.6%
Black
4.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
White
1.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/20/2019
Excellent, my son has 3 years attending that school and he has had excellent teachers.
3.0 parent
1/16/2014
Disappointed. I have a 6 year old child that attends this school, who is not a problem child, I always received good reviews from his teachers,who by the way are wonderful teachers, but when it comes to put in complains against staff, no one listens and won't even give me a record of a file complain...
5.0 other
10/8/2013
I have a cousin Aaron D. Barrow Walker that attends Harry Wirtz Elementary School. My cousin has been very bless in achieving certain learning goals. He's a forth grader now, just last week I attended a ceremony which my cousin received a ribbon and certificate for the star test. I'm really impress...
3.0 parent
5/20/2013
I am very disappointed this school has no 5th Grade Graduation Ceremony. I feel children deserve this special day.

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Harry Wirtz Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Paramount, CA, in the Paramount neighborhood, and is served by the Paramount Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 452 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Harry Wirtz Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $689,518. Discover additional schools in the area, like Paramount High School, Somerset High School, Dominguez High School, and more. Learn more about what Paramount has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Harry Wirtz Elementary School.

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