Serving 231 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
William Prescott #38's student population of 231 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William Prescott #38 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1645 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
28%
14%
Black
16%
14%
White
33%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1645 out of 2,549 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend William Prescott #38?
231 students attend William Prescott #38.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of William Prescott #38 students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 16% 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 15:1, 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 SD School District.
School Reviews
4 8/12/2018
great school,My daughter loved the 5th grade teachers.
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