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#182 of 302 schools in RI

Blackrock School

Elementary School · Coventry · Coventry, RI

A Coventry elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12 LaCasa Drive, Coventry, RI 02816

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$20,133
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Blackrock School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
78%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blackrock School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,044/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Coventry), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$97,941

Median home value

$317,400

Median rent

$1,168/mo

College educated

32.2%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02816; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Coventry

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#5 of 7
District spending per student
$20,133NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blackrock School is listed in Coventry; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blackrock School

Blackrock School is a public elementary school in Coventry, RI, part of Coventry, serving approximately 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blackrock School

What grades does Blackrock School serve?

Blackrock School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Blackrock School?

Blackrock School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackrock School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blackrock School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blackrock School rank in RI?

Blackrock School ranks #182 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Blackrock School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blackrock School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Blackrock School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackrock School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blackrock School a charter school?

No, Blackrock School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blackrock School a Title I school?

No, Blackrock School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackrock School?

42.9% of students at Blackrock School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 02816)
33,246
Area average commute
26.3 min
Area median age
44
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02816; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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