C
Below Average
50/100

William Prescott #38

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St, Scranton, PA 18510
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 57% · Math 47% proficient · 29th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
232
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%29/100reading 26th percentile, math 32nd percentile among Pennsylvania elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +4 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−0 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%52%reading -6 pts, math -9 pts32nd percentile (list)
Black30%30%reading -6 pts, math +10 pts54th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +10 pts, math +5 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +9 pts, math +8 pts56th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
City Scranton
ZIP Code 18510
District 4221090
NCES School ID 422109004857
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 18510

Understanding the community around William Prescott #38 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,054
Per Capita Income $25,611
Poverty Rate 11.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,500
Median Rent $958
Owner-Occupied 40.3%
Renter-Occupied 59.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for William Prescott #38.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 32.3%
White 28.0%
Black 21.6%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More Races 9.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 232
Teachers (FTE) 13.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for William Prescott #38?
William Prescott #38 has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend William Prescott #38?
William Prescott #38 has 232 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does William Prescott #38 serve?
William Prescott #38 serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does William Prescott #38 receive per student?
William Prescott #38 receives $19,261 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around William Prescott #38 in 18510 ▼
Avg Home Value
$202,454
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,312
1-Year Change
+4.7%
% Renters
59.7%

Other Schools in 18510

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026