Harry Wirtz Elementary School

A row of classrooms at Harry Wirtz Elementary School in Paramount.

A classroom at Harry Wirtz Elementary School in Paramount.

The parking lot at Harry Wirtz Elementary School in Paramount.

Picnic tables in between some classrooms at Harry Wirtz Elementary School in Paramount.

Harry Wirtz Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

8535 Contreras St, Paramount, CA

Paramount Unified School District

452 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Connie Toscano

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
23%

Reading Proficiency
37%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

37%

Math Proficiency

23%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 22:1 Teachers 19	Full Time Teachers 19
Teachers in First or Second Year 3.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

667:1

Student Diversity

Male 53%	Female 47%
Hispanic 91.2%	Black 5%
Asian 1.2%	Native American <1%
White <1%	Pacific Islander <1%
Two or more races <1%	Filipino <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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California Los Angeles County Paramount 90723

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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 452 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% 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 $688,622. 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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