McNichols Plaza vs William Prescott #38
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McNichols Plaza
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
317 students
William Prescott #38
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
204 students
| Measure | McNichols Plaza Scranton, Pennsylvania | William Prescott #38 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1315 of 1,627 | #1114 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #38816 of 50,301 | #29931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 317 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 109.5% | 113.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Prescott #38 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 29.6).
- •William Prescott #38 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •William Prescott #38 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •McNichols Plaza does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (109.5% vs 113.2%).
- •McNichols Plaza does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •McNichols Plaza is the larger school with 317 students compared with 204.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is McNichols Plaza better than William Prescott #38?
On the Success Index (US), William Prescott #38 ranks higher (43.1 vs 29.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are McNichols Plaza and William Prescott #38?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McNichols Plaza: 317. William Prescott #38: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McNichols Plaza and William Prescott #38 rank in Pennsylvania?
McNichols Plaza is 1315th of 1,627 and William Prescott #38 is 1114th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).