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#4970 of 9,539 schools in CA
Prescott Junior High
Middle School · Stanislaus Union Elementary · Modesto, CA
A Stanislaus Union Elementary middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2243 West Rumble Rd., Modesto, CA 95350
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Prescott Junior High score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prescott Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Modesto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,611
Median home value
$397,100
Median rent
$1,483/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County West CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Hart-ransom CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Brethren Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 816 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Stanislaus Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prescott Junior High is listed in Stanislaus Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prescott Junior High
Prescott Junior High is a public middle school in Modesto, CA, part of Stanislaus Union Elementary, serving approximately 725 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,970 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prescott Junior High
What grades does Prescott Junior High serve?
Prescott Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Prescott Junior High?
Prescott Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prescott Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Prescott Junior High is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prescott Junior High rank in CA?
Prescott Junior High ranks #4,970 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Prescott Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Prescott Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Prescott Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prescott Junior High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Prescott Junior High a charter school?
No, Prescott Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prescott Junior High a Title I school?
No, Prescott Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prescott Junior High?
71.3% of students at Prescott Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (209) 529-9892
- Area population (ZIP 95350)
- 55,984
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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