Prescott Junior High School in Modesto, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Prescott Junior High School is an urban public school in Modesto, California that is part of Stanislaus Union School District. It serves 725 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.7:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 7 - 8

725 Students

32 Teachers

2243 W Rumble Rd

Modesto, CA 95350 View local requests

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Prescott Junior High School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Ponce

Mrs. Silva

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Prescott Junior High School Demographics

72%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

72%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Prescott Junior High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 25, 2026

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