Harry Wirtz Elementary vs Paramount Park Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 730 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Wirtz Elementary
Paramount · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Paramount Park Middle
Paramount · Public middle · Grades 6–8
551 students
| Measure | Harry Wirtz Elementary Paramount, California | Paramount Park Middle Paramount, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4326 of 5,693 | #862 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #44592 of 50,301 | #13072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| city | Paramount | Paramount |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paramount Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 20.4).
- •Harry Wirtz Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Paramount Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 39%).
- •Harry Wirtz Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.2%).
- •Paramount Park Middle does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 22.2).
- •Paramount Park Middle is the larger school with 551 students compared with 421.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harry Wirtz Elementary better than Paramount Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Paramount Park Middle ranks higher (23.8 vs 20.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harry Wirtz Elementary and Paramount Park Middle?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Paramount and Paramount in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry Wirtz Elementary: 421. Paramount Park Middle: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry Wirtz Elementary and Paramount Park Middle rank in California?
Harry Wirtz Elementary is 4326th of 5,693 and Paramount Park Middle is 862nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).