Northeast Intrmd Sch vs William Prescott #38
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast Intrmd Sch
Scranton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
894 students
William Prescott #38
Scranton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
204 students
| Measure | Northeast Intrmd Sch Scranton, Pennsylvania | William Prescott #38 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #438 of 521 | #1114 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11732 of 15,369 | #29931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 894 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 894 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102.9% | 113.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Scranton | Scranton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Prescott #38 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 31.0).
- •William Prescott #38 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •William Prescott #38 does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Northeast Intrmd Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (102.9% vs 113.2%).
- •Northeast Intrmd Sch does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.6).
- •Northeast Intrmd Sch is the larger school with 894 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 Northeast Intrmd Sch better than William Prescott #38?
On the Success Index (US), William Prescott #38 ranks higher (43.1 vs 31.0 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 Northeast Intrmd Sch and William Prescott #38?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Scranton and Scranton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast Intrmd Sch: 894. William Prescott #38: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast Intrmd Sch and William Prescott #38 rank in Pennsylvania?
Northeast Intrmd Sch is 438th of 521 and William Prescott #38 is 1114th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).