Below Average
#262 of 302 schools in RI
Blackstone Valley Prep
Elementary School · Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy · Cumberland, RI
A charter elementary school in Cumberland, RI where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
291 Broad Street, Cumberland, RI 02864
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackstone Valley Prep score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 14%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackstone Valley Prep 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 78Very Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Average602/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cumberland), 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
$118,737
Median home value
$394,800
Median rent
$1,251/mo
College educated
43.1%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.f. Norton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Raices Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| The Learning CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Blackstone Valley Prep is listed in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackstone Valley Prep
Blackstone Valley Prep is a public elementary school in Cumberland, RI, part of Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy, serving approximately 406 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #262 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackstone Valley Prep
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep serve?
Blackstone Valley Prep serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep?
Blackstone Valley Prep has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blackstone Valley Prep rank in RI?
Blackstone Valley Prep ranks #262 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Blackstone Valley Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Valley Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Blackstone Valley Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackstone Valley Prep has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Blackstone Valley Prep a charter school?
Yes, Blackstone Valley Prep is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Blackstone Valley Prep a Title I school?
No, Blackstone Valley Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackstone Valley Prep?
73.2% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (401) 335-3133
- Area population (ZIP 02864)
- 36,383
- Area average commute
- 26.4 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 02864; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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