William Prescott #38 vs. John G Whittier #2
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at William Prescott #38 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at John G Whittier #2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Prescott #38.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Prescott #38.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John G Whittier #2.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John G Whittier #2.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William Prescott #38 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John G Whittier #2 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William Prescott #38 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scranton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John G Whittier #2 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scranton School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William Prescott #38, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John G Whittier #2, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)
(Bottom 50% in PA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Prescott #38 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John G Whittier #2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Prescott #38 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John G Whittier #2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)")
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William Prescott #38 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John G Whittier #2 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)")
![This chart displays the students of William Prescott #38 by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of William Prescott #38 by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of John G Whittier #2 by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of John G Whittier #2 by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William Prescott #38, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John G Whittier #2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William Prescott #38, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John G Whittier #2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William Prescott #38, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John G Whittier #2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William Prescott #38, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John G Whittier #2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William Prescott #38, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John G Whittier #2, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scranton School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of William Prescott #38, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of John G Whittier #2, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William Prescott #38, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John G Whittier #2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2024)")
(15-16 School Year Data)
(14-15 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William Prescott #38, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2000-2016)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John G Whittier #2, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scranton School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2015)")
School Overview
School
Overview
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 proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts 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).
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John G Whittier #2 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
232 students
452 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2055 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2448 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
77
Grade 1 Students
53
104
Grade 2 Students
49
92
Grade 3 Students
39
83
Grade 4 Students
47
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
32%
48%
% Black
22%
12%
% White
28%
22%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
