PRESCOTT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Prescott Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Stanislaus Union Elementary school district, located in Modesto, CA with about 707 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Prescott Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Prescott Junior High, located on W. Rumble Rd. in Modesto, California, is a public middle school serving students in the surrounding community. As part of the Sylvan Union School District, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development during the formative adolescent years.
The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history, alongside various elective opportunities designed to engage students' personal interests. Beyond the classroom, Prescott Junior High generally emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities, sports, and school programs that aim to build character, community, and school spirit.
For more information, contact Prescott Junior High at (209) 529-9892 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Modesto, CA 95350-0219
(209) 529-9892
PRESCOTT JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Modesto, CA with about 707 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Stanislaus Union Elementary
- Total Students:
- 707
- Teachers:
- 32.35
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 707 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.8%
- White
- 27.3%
- Asian
- 13.0%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 50.1%
- Male
- 49.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.