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#2587 of 2,846 schools in PA
William Prescott #38
Elementary School · Scranton Sd · Scranton, PA
A Scranton Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St, Scranton, PA 18510
- Math 29% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Prescott #38 score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 34 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Prescott #38 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,644/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scranton), 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
$52,500
Median home value
$178,000
Median rent
$1,040/mo
College educated
28%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18510; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Shalom AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| Scranton Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Montessori KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| St Mary of Mt Carmel SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 150 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Scranton Sd
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $17,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Prescott #38 is listed in Scranton SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Prescott #38
William Prescott #38 is a public elementary school in Scranton, PA, part of Scranton Sd, serving approximately 232 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,587 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Prescott #38
What grades does William Prescott #38 serve?
William Prescott #38 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend William Prescott #38?
William Prescott #38 has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Prescott #38?
The student-teacher ratio at William Prescott #38 is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Prescott #38 rank in PA?
William Prescott #38 ranks #2,587 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is William Prescott #38's MySchoolScout rating?
William Prescott #38 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 William Prescott #38?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Prescott #38 has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is William Prescott #38 a charter school?
No, William Prescott #38 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Prescott #38 a Title I school?
No, William Prescott #38 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Prescott #38?
99.6% of students at William Prescott #38 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lackawanna County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.6%
- Phone
- (570) 348-3683
- Area population (ZIP 18510)
- 14,629
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 30.2
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 18510; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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