Ward (E. W.) Elementary vs Harry Wirtz Elementary
Ward (E. W.) Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 5.4/10. In math proficiency, Ward (E. W.) Elementary leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ward (E. W.) Elementary
Downey, CA
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
625 students
Harry Wirtz Elementary
Paramount, CA
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
432 students
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| Metric | Ward (E. W.) Elementary | Harry Wirtz Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 5.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.7 | 4.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80% | 94.9% |
| Environment Score | 2.4 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #2,860 of 9,557 | #6,969 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 70th | 27th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ward (E. W.) Elementary | Harry Wirtz Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 31.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Downey (90242) | Paramount (90723) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,238 | $70,912 |
| Median Home Value | $676,100 | $500,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,874 | $1,772 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 24.2% | 13.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 29 min |