Serving 758 students in grades 7-8, Prescott Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 758 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Prescott Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Prescott Junior High School's student population of 758 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
758 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Prescott Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prescott Junior High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2413 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prescott Junior High School's ranking?
Prescott Junior High School is ranked #2413 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Prescott Junior High School?
758 students attend Prescott Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Prescott Junior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prescott Junior High School?
Prescott Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Prescott Junior High School offer ?
Prescott Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Prescott Junior High School part of?
Prescott Junior High School is part of Stanislaus Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
4 1/6/2020
this school is bad.
5 7/1/2007
This school is a very good.It has an outstanding physical education program that helps kids get in shape. There are alot of sports such as track, basketball, soccer, volleyball, football, etc. The extracurricular activities such as drama, music, art, etc. are really great for the kids. They have programs for failing students and students whose grades are not exceeding very well. The teachers are friendly and helpful. This school is a school I'd recommend to everyone.
5 7/1/2007
I love this school. Everybody should have the chance to come here. There are so many academic and sporty clubs after school. There are sports for both boys and girls like track and football sometimes wrestling! If you do very well, you can get academic and athletic block P's to hold on to and to be proud of. There are great varieties of musical intruments to play such as the violin to the oboe. the art program is very good, you get to show off your handiwork! There is parents club and dances that parent, but mostly kids can go to. the teachers are great and help us whenever we need it. They rock! There is also the big mud pit. Its a huge pit of mud and parents, kids, and some teachers go ... i told you too much. Try it yourselves. Lastly, For the atheletic ones it is called Pride Week. You run 3 miles on Monday, 2 on Tuesday, 1.5 on Wednesday, 1 on Thursday and rest on Friday. It is fun! Please come to Prescott.
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