William Prescott #38 (Ranked Bottom 50% for 2025-26)

Home > Pennsylvania > Lackawanna County > Scranton

William Prescott #38

Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510

( shown in map)

Bottom 50%

Serving 232 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 is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).

The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 232 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
: Bottom 50% in PA
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
: 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:

School Overview

William Prescott #38's student population of 232 students has declined by 29% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2007

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	William Prescott #38
Kind	44
1	53
2	49
3	39
4	47

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

232 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38
2023	249
2022	231
2021	286
2020	331
2019	331
2018	339
2017	339
2016	346
2015	343
2014	338
2013	328
2012	315
2011	313
2010	299
2009	293
2008	299
2007	286
2006	238
2005	215
2004	243
2003	278
2002	276
2001	274
2000	277
1999	271
1998	262
1997	291
1996	281
1995	280
1994	280
1993	266
1992	255
1991	273
1990	262
1989	296
1988	273
1987	281

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38
2023	13
2022	15
2021	21
2020	20
2019	20
2018	22
2017	22
2016	21
2015	21
2014	21
2013	20
2012	20
2011	21
2010	19
2009	18
2008	18
2007	15
2006	15
2005	15
2004	16
2003	16
2002	13
2001	12
2000	12
1999	12
1998	12
1997	12
1996	13
1995	12
1994	12
1993	13
1992	17
1991	17
1990	17
1989	16
1988	16
1987	16

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

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 of William Prescott #38 is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (PA)

#2055 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38
2023	#2055
2022	#2058
2021	#1645
2019	#1709
2018	#1410
2017	#1730
2016	#1629
2015	#1531
2014	#2073
2013	#1828
2012	#1801

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-34%

38%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	32%	38%	16%
2022	32%	36%	13%
2021	34%	38%	21%
2019	47%	45%	27%
2018	47%	45%	28%
2017	47%	46%	30%
2016	52%	46%	30%
2015	47%	43%	24%
2014	67%	72%	54%
2013	77%	73%	59%
2012	82%	74%	64%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

30-34%

55%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2022	32%	55%	31%
2021	44%	55%	34%
2019	57%	62%	48%
2018	67%	63%	28%
2017	57%	63%	48%
2016	57%	62%	49%
2015	62%	62%	46%
2014	62%	70%	59%
2013	62%	70%	59%
2012	57%	71%	61%
2011	67%	73%	66%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

40-49%

57%

View Data

Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2022	44%	57%	35%
2021	50%	64%	46%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	19:1	13:1	14:1
2022	15:1	13:1	14:1
2021	14:1	14:1	14:1
2020	17:1	14:1	14:1
2019	17:1	14:1	14:1
2018	15:1	15:1	13:1
2017	15:1	14:1	13:1
2016	16:1	15:1	13:1
2015	16:1	15:1	13:1
2014	16:1	15:1	14:1
2013	16:1	15:1	14:1
2012	16:1	15:1	15:1
2011	15:1	14:1	14:1
2010	16:1	14:1	14:1
2009	17:1	14:1	14:1
2008	17:1	14:1	14:1
2007	19:1	16:1	15:1
2006	16:1	16:1	15:1
2005	14:1	16:1	15:1
2004	15:1	16:1	14:1
2003	17:1	16:1	15:1
2002	21:1	16:1	16:1
2001	23:1	17:1	16:1
2000	23:1	17:1	16:1
1999	23:1	17:1	16:1
1998	22:1	18:1	16:1
1997	24:1	18:1	16:1
1996	22:1	18:1	16:1
1995	23:1	19:1	16:1
1994	23:1	19:1	17:1
1993	20:1	19:1	17:1
1992	15:1	17:1	15:1
1991	16:1	17:1	14:1
1990	15:1	17:1	14:1
1989	18:1	17:1	14:1
1988	17:1	17:1	14:1
1987	18:1	18:1	14:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	13%	5%	6%
2022	13%	4%	6%
2021	17%	4%	6%
2020	12%	4%	6%
2019	12%	4%	6%
2018	9%	4%	5%
2017	9%	4%	5%
2016	9%	4%	5%
2015	11%	4%	5%
2014	10%	4%	4%
2013	9%	4%	3%
2012	5%	3%	3%
2011	1%	4%	1%
2010	9%	4%	5%
2009	12%	4%	4%
2008	11%	3%	4%
2007	10%	3%	3%
2006	5%	3%	3%
2005	3%	2%	2%
2003	1%	3%	1%
2002	1%	2%	2%
2001	1%	2%	2%
2000	1%	2%	2%
1999	2%	2%	1%
1998	2%	2%	2%
1995	2%	2%	2%
1994	1%	2%	2%
1989	1%	2%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

32%

15%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	32%	14%	38%
2022	28%	14%	37%
2021	23%	13%	34%
2020	16%	12%	31%
2019	16%	12%	31%
2018	16%	11%	28%
2017	16%	11%	28%
2016	16%	10%	26%
2015	16%	10%	25%
2014	15%	9%	22%
2013	16%	9%	20%
2012	13%	9%	18%
2011	13%	8%	18%
2010	15%	9%	16%
2009	13%	7%	15%
2008	12%	7%	14%
2007	12%	7%	14%
2006	14%	6%	11%
2005	8%	6%	11%
2004	6%	6%	9%
2003	5%	5%	9%
2002	7%	5%	7%
2001	5%	5%	5%
2000	5%	4%	4%
1999	3%	4%	3%
1998	2%	4%	3%
1996	1%	4%	2%
1989	1%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

22%

14%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	18%	14%	14%
2022	16%	14%	13%
2021	15%	15%	13%
2020	13%	15%	13%
2019	13%	15%	13%
2018	14%	15%	12%
2017	14%	15%	12%
2016	13%	15%	11%
2015	9%	15%	11%
2014	10%	15%	11%
2013	11%	15%	11%
2012	10%	15%	12%
2011	13%	15%	11%
2010	11%	15%	10%
2009	15%	16%	10%
2008	17%	16%	10%
2007	18%	16%	11%
2006	26%	16%	10%
2005	25%	16%	10%
2004	16%	16%	9%
2003	27%	15%	9%
2002	23%	15%	8%
2001	24%	15%	8%
2000	20%	15%	7%
1999	18%	15%	7%
1998	16%	15%	6%
1997	16%	14%	6%
1996	13%	14%	6%
1995	13%	14%	5%
1994	11%	14%	5%
1993	8%	13%	5%
1992	8%	13%	4%
1991	8%	13%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

28%

61%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	27%	62%	35%
2022	33%	63%	37%
2021	38%	63%	41%
2020	50%	65%	44%
2019	50%	65%	44%
2018	52%	66%	50%
2017	52%	66%	50%
2016	54%	68%	52%
2015	56%	68%	54%
2014	56%	69%	58%
2013	57%	70%	60%
2012	64%	71%	62%
2011	65%	71%	65%
2010	65%	72%	69%
2009	60%	73%	71%
2008	60%	74%	72%
2007	60%	74%	72%
2006	55%	75%	76%
2005	64%	76%	77%
2004	78%	76%	80%
2003	67%	77%	81%
2002	68%	78%	83%
2001	70%	78%	85%
2000	73%	79%	87%
1999	77%	79%	89%
1998	80%	79%	89%
1997	89%	80%	89%
1996	93%	80%	90%
1995	92%	81%	91%
1994	96%	81%	91%
1993	95%	82%	92%
1992	98%	82%	93%
1991	96%	82%	94%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	10%	5%	7%
2022	10%	5%	7%
2021	7%	5%	6%
2020	8%	4%	5%
2019	8%	4%	5%
2018	7%	4%	5%
2017	7%	4%	5%
2016	6%	3%	5%
2015	5%	3%	4%
2014	5%	3%	4%
2013	4%	2%	4%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.76

0.59

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	0.77	0.58	0.71
2022	0.77	0.57	0.71
2021	0.75	0.57	0.70
2020	0.69	0.54	0.69
2019	0.69	0.54	0.69
2018	0.68	0.53	0.66
2017	0.68	0.53	0.66
2016	0.66	0.51	0.65
2015	0.64	0.51	0.62
2014	0.65	0.50	0.61
2013	0.64	0.48	0.59
2012	0.56	0.47	0.57
2011	0.54	0.47	0.53
2010	0.55	0.46	0.49
2009	0.59	0.44	0.46
2008	0.59	0.43	0.45
2007	0.59	0.42	0.45
2006	0.61	0.41	0.40
2005	0.53	0.40	0.38
2004	0.37	0.40	0.34
2003	0.48	0.39	0.32
2002	0.48	0.37	0.30
2001	0.45	0.37	0.27
2000	0.43	0.35	0.24
1999	0.38	0.35	0.21
1998	0.34	0.35	0.21
1997	0.27	0.34	0.19
1996	0.23	0.34	0.19
1995	0.23	0.33	0.16
1994	0.17	0.33	0.16
1993	0.15	0.31	0.16
1992	0.08	0.31	0.13
1991	0.13	0.31	0.11

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

100%

60%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2003-2023)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2023	99%	54%	96%
2022	99%	50%	96%
2021	99%	49%	95%
2020	100%	48%	96%
2019	100%	48%	96%
2018	74%	41%	73%
2017	74%	41%	73%
2016	73%	44%	73%
2015	60%	41%	65%
2014	53%	38%	61%
2013	51%	36%	60%
2012	50%	34%	56%
2011	51%	33%	53%
2010	50%	31%	49%
2009	42%	27%	49%
2008	43%	25%	46%
2007	41%	24%	33%
2006	41%	25%	37%
2005	63%	22%	36%
2004	57%	22%	33%
2003	49%	23%	38%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for (15-16)

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2016)
Year	William Prescott #38	Pennsylvania	Scranton School District
2016	2%	3%	2%
2015	2%	5%	4%
2014	3%	5%	6%
2013	2%	5%	6%
2012	5%	6%	6%
2011	5%	6%	6%
2010	7%	7%	6%
2009	9%	7%	7%
2008	6%	6%	7%
2007	8%	6%	5%
2006	12%	7%	6%
2005	12%	6%	7%
2004	5%	6%	6%
2003	9%	6%	7%
2002	4%	6%	6%
2001	12%	6%	8%
2000	9%	6%	6%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Scranton School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Prescott #38's ranking?

William Prescott #38 is ranked #2055 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 38% 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?

232 students attend William Prescott #38.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

32% of William Prescott #38 students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 9% 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 17:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is William Prescott #38 part of?

William Prescott #38 is part of Scranton School District.

School Reviews

4 10/10/2025

great school,My daughter loved the 5th grade teachers.

- Posted by Parent - Andy

Review William Prescott #38. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

October 08, 2025

Bullying, Name-Calling & Put-Downs: Parent Guide 2025

Practical tips for parents to address bullying, name-calling, and put-downs—with 2025 data, policies, and expert strategies.

October 08, 2025

What Is a Magnet School? (2025 Guide)

Explore what a magnet school is, how it works, and its benefits in 2025. Clear explanation for parents, students, and educators.

October 08, 2025

Cooperative Learning in 2025: Evidence, Best Practices & Challenges

Explore cooperative learning in 2025—new data, updated practices, expert insights for educators and families.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 232 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
: Bottom 50%
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education