Prescott Junior High

Summary:

Prescott Junior High is a public middle school located in Modesto, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 739 students. The school is part of the Stanislaus Union Elementary School District, which is ranked 892 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prescott Junior High's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Smarter Balanced Assessments/English Language Arts/Literacy was 34.96% at Prescott, compared to 36.39% for the Stanislaus Union Elementary district and 47.04% for the state of California. Similarly, in Smarter Balanced Assessments/Mathematics, Prescott's proficiency rate was 22.94%, compared to 31.53% for the district and 35.54% for the state. Prescott Junior High's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and multi-racial students having the lowest rankings compared to their peers statewide, while African American and disabled students have the highest rankings.

Prescott Junior High has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, rising from 12.0% in 2018-2019 to 29.2% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average of 18.2% for the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 75.91% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Compared to nearby schools in the Modesto area, such as Daniel J. Savage Middle, Elizabeth Ustach Middle, and Salida Middle School - Vella Campus, Prescott Junior High's academic performance is generally lower.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 2243 West Rumble Rd.
       Modesto, CA  95350-0219


(209) 529-9892

District: Stanislaus Union Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1578th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,992 Help


Students who attend Prescott Junior High usually attend:

High:    Joseph A. Gregori High

Feeder schools for Prescott Junior High:

Elementary:    Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
    George Eisenhut Elementary
    Josephine Chrysler Elementary
    Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  739

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.9%
White:
17.6%
Asian:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Prescott Junior High ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.45. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.9%), White (17.6%), Asian (10.8%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prescott Junior High is 20. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prescott Junior High is $10,992.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prescott Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Prescott Junior High 1578th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Prescott Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stanislaus Union Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Stanislaus Union Elementary 892nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prescott Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.09 897th 1769 49.3%
2005 38.94 1019th 1777 42.7%
2006 44.15 918th 1804 49.1%
2007 48.77 920th 1999 54.0%
2008 49.47 933rd 2005 53.5%
2009 46.48 1047th 2063 49.2%
2010 48.42 1081st 2179 50.4%
2011 46.53 1188th 2236 46.9%
2012 47.47 1154th 2259 48.9%
2013 65.20 734th 2379 69.1%
2015 55.08 974th 2477 60.7%
2016 49.01 1135th 2497 54.5%
2017 55.72 965th 2508 61.5%
2018 56.16 942nd 2480 62.0%
2019 48.98 1178th 2715 56.6%
2021 32.96 584th 894 34.7%
2022 39.28 1488th 2740 45.7%
2023 40.21 1453rd 2802 48.1%
2024 36.45 1578th 2777 43.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.15 550th 665 17.3%
2023 20.37 552nd 678 18.6%
2024 26.03 530th 699 24.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.18 344th 1364 74.8%
2019 55.52 353rd 1442 75.5%
2021 49.76 106th 363 70.8%
2022 34.28 1009th 1540 34.5%
2023 47.25 510th 1529 66.6%
2024 33.06 1067th 1477 27.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.39 874th 1538 43.2%
2024 29.47 1115th 1550 28.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.11 965th 2230 56.7%
2019 45.29 1178th 2369 50.3%
2021 31.85 504th 721 30.1%
2022 38.18 1400th 2458 43.0%
2023 36.45 1487th 2549 41.7%
2024 38.62 1431st 2575 44.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.63 214th 336 36.3%
2023 43.80 147th 321 54.2%
2024 31.03 275th 394 30.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.69 795th 2262 64.9%
2019 47.16 1131st 2380 52.5%
2021 32.68 483rd 738 34.6%
2022 39.24 1368th 2509 45.5%
2023 39.62 1349th 2547 47.0%
2024 32.87 1576th 2546 38.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.21 779th 1369 43.1%
2019 24.48 1227th 1491 17.7%
2021 50.20 125th 354 64.7%
2022 33.46 944th 1531 38.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.63 159th 193 17.6%
2023 23.40 149th 197 24.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.91 992nd 2273 56.4%
2019 48.55 1062nd 2407 55.9%
2021 33.53 480th 763 37.1%
2022 38.79 1383rd 2527 45.3%
2023 39.83 1355th 2558 47.0%
2024 38.71 1380th 2547 45.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.10 395th 700 43.6%
2019 33.34 535th 745 28.2%
2022 15.33 629th 733 14.2%
2023 18.05 603rd 718 16.0%
2024 16.65 623rd 741 15.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.80 362nd 600 39.7%
2019 57.50 236th 643 63.3%
2022 65.96 175th 637 72.5%
2023 35.72 385th 614 37.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.40 933rd 2072 55.0%
2019 40.12 1255th 2213 43.3%
2022 40.92 1263rd 2359 46.5%
2023 36.32 1402nd 2391 41.4%
2024 34.70 1472nd 2383 38.2%
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Rank History for White students at Prescott Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.47 668th 1496 55.3%
2019 48.23 816th 1602 49.1%
2022 25.96 1169th 1555 24.8%
2023 42.69 871st 1552 43.9%
2024 33.93 993rd 1535 35.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a citizen
Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Open Quote Excellent diverse population public school. Offers excellent programs including advanced academy and AP classes. School is divided into educational houses so all students are valued and given the help they need to succeed. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prescott Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 402 25 104 80 18 n/a n/a 0 629
1989 382 21 97 82 14 n/a n/a 0 596
1990 411 35 100 130 13 n/a n/a 0 689
1991 485 34 83 126 15 n/a n/a 0 743
1992 419 40 125 125 16 n/a n/a 0 725
1993 451 38 109 115 8 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 424 43 144 154 19 n/a n/a 0 784
1995 416 43 112 138 4 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 416 43 112 138 4 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 384 55 107 137 1 n/a n/a 0 684
1998 368 47 119 160 1 n/a n/a 0 695
1999 384 47 102 130 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2000 307 53 122 185 5 n/a n/a 0 672
2001 317 58 97 215 2 n/a n/a 38 727
2002 239 44 105 262 13 n/a n/a 75 738
2003 239 44 105 262 13 n/a n/a 75 738
2004 290 53 128 240 3 n/a n/a 17 731
2005 271 67 122 260 6 n/a n/a 16 742
2006 248 66 119 277 3 n/a n/a 31 744
2007 248 34 84 244 4 n/a n/a 102 716
2008 242 42 67 258 4 n/a n/a 0 613
2009 225 33 60 252 3 13 110 0 696
2010 187 36 72 339 4 11 45 0 694
2011 187 44 95 312 9 13 20 0 680
2012 193 37 95 269 6 9 34 0 643
2013 210 42 90 297 3 11 10 0 663
2014 189 40 85 331 3 6 17 0 671
2015 191 39 82 342 2 10 22 0 688
2016 189 49 96 331 2 12 28 0 707
2017 175 41 94 342 2 10 37 0 701
2018 193 38 92 345 7 10 22 0 707
2019 187 49 97 394 8 7 29 0 771
2020 148 57 101 400 9 5 40 0 760
2021 130 45 104 372 7 11 58 0 727
2022 132 46 108 398 5 8 61 0 758
2023 130 20 80 428 4 10 66 1 739

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prescott Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 25.4 24.7 n/a
1989 596 25.2 23.6 n/a
1990 689 25.4 27.1 n/a
1991 743 34.7 21.4 n/a
1992 725 35.3 20.5 25.4
1993 721 33.7 21.4 29.1
1994 784 34.6 22.7 28.4
1995 713 31.7 22.5 28.6
1996 713 31.7 22.5 28.6
1997 684 31.0 22.1 25.1
1998 695 32.6 21.3 31.4
1999 664 31.6 21.0 41
2000 672 25.7 26.1 37.9
2001 727 32.0 22.7 31.3
2002 738 32.0 23.1 37.9
2003 738 32.0 23.1 37.9
2004 731 30.0 24.4 36.6
2005 742 32.0 23.2 41.9
2006 744 32.0 23.3 49.9
2007 716 32.0 22.4 53.6
2008 613 37.0 16.6 67.4
2009 696 29.0 19.9 50.7
2010 694 30.0 23.1 51.4
2011 680 n/a n/a 57.1
2012 643 30.0 21.3 n/a
2013 663 30.2 21.9 51.4
2014 671 30.2 22.1 59.8
2015 688 29.0 23.7 62.1
2016 707 29.0 24.3 60
2017 701 32.4 21.6 59.3
2018 707 32.3 21.8 64.6
2019 771 36.2 21.2 66.9
2020 760 n/a n/a 62
2021 727 34.3 21.1 74.8
2022 758 35.5 21.3 73
2023 739 36.9 20.0 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prescott Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 629 25.4 24.7 n/a
1989 596 25.2 23.6 n/a
1990 689 25.4 27.1 n/a
1991 743 34.7 21.4 n/a
1992 725 35.3 20.5 25.4
1993 721 33.7 21.4 29.1
1994 784 34.6 22.7 28.4
1995 713 31.7 22.5 28.6
1996 713 31.7 22.5 28.6
1997 684 31.0 22.1 25.1
1998 695 32.6 21.3 31.4
1999 664 31.6 21.0 41
2000 672 25.7 26.1 37.9
2001 727 32.0 22.7 31.3
2002 738 32.0 23.1 37.9
2003 738 32.0 23.1 37.9
2004 731 30.0 24.4 36.6
2005 742 32.0 23.2 41.9
2006 744 32.0 23.3 49.9
2007 716 32.0 22.4 53.6
2008 613 37.0 16.6 67.4
2009 696 29.0 19.9 50.7
2010 694 30.0 23.1 51.4
2011 680 n/a n/a 57.1
2012 643 30.0 21.3 n/a
2013 663 30.2 21.9 51.4
2014 671 30.2 22.1 59.8
2015 688 29.0 23.7 62.1
2016 707 29.0 24.3 60
2017 701 32.4 21.6 59.3
2018 707 32.3 21.8 64.6
2019 771 36.2 21.2 66.9
2020 760 n/a n/a 62
2021 727 34.3 21.1 74.8
2022 758 35.5 21.3 73
2023 739 36.9 20.0 75.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Prescott Junior High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,992

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prescott Junior High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1178th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1453rd of 2802 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Prescott Junior High)46.536.3
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stanislaus Union Elementary)46.536
 10.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Prescott Junior High)3727.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stanislaus Union Elementary)3727.4
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Prescott Junior High)46.538.2
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stanislaus Union Elementary)46.538.1
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prescott Junior High)29.318.8
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stanislaus Union Elementary)29.318.8
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Prescott Junior High)32.727.4
 5.3%
   8th Grade Science (Stanislaus Union Elementary)32.727.3
 5.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students771739
 4.2%
African American4920
 59.2%
American Indian84
 50%
Asian9780
 17.5%
Hispanic394428
 8.6%
Pacific Islander710
 42.9%
White187130
 30.5%
Two or More Races2966
 127.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%75.9%
 9%


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Students at Prescott Junior High are 58% Hispanic, 18% White, 11% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Prescott Junior High usually go on to attend Joseph A. Gregori High

In the 2022-23 school year, 739 students attended Prescott Junior High.

Prescott Junior High ranks 1578th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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