Serving 249 students in grades Kindergarten-4, William Prescott #38 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Prescott #38 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
William Prescott #38's student population of 249 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Prescott #38 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Prescott #38 is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2058 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
32%
14%
Black
18%
14%
White
27%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Prescott #38's ranking?
William Prescott #38 is ranked #2058 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are William Prescott #38 often compared to?
William Prescott #38is often viewed alongside schools like Waverly School, John G Whittier #2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend William Prescott #38?
249 students attend William Prescott #38.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of William Prescott #38 students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Prescott #38?
William Prescott #38 has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Prescott #38 offer ?
William Prescott #38 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William Prescott #38 part of?
William Prescott #38 is part of Scranton School District.
School Reviews
4 8/12/2018
great school,My daughter loved the 5th grade teachers.
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