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John G Whittier #2 vs. William Prescott #38

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School Overview

School
John G Whittier #2
700 Orchard St
Scranton, PA 18505
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
William Prescott #38
Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
Scranton, PA 18510
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
452 students
232 students
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.
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.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John G Whittier #2.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William Prescott #38.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
14 teachers
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.
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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.
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.

Test Scores

#2448 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2055 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
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.
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.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
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.
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.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
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.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of John G Whittier #2 by grade.
This chart displays the students of William Prescott #38 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
77
44
Grade 1 Students
104
53
Grade 2 Students
92
49
Grade 3 Students
83
39
Grade 4 Students
96
47

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
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.
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.
% Hispanic
48%
32%
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.
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.
% Black
12%
22%
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.
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.
% White
22%
28%
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.
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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
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.
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.
0.70
0.76
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.
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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
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.
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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(14-15 School Year Data)
2%
(15-16 School Year Data)
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.
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.
 
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