Very Good
#87 of 302 schools in RI
Top 29% in state
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Elementary School · Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy · Cumberland, RI
A Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy charter elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
52 Broad St., Cumberland, RI 02864
- Math 37% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | 0.3 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Raices Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| B.f. Norton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| The Learning CommunityCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 571 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 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 E. 2 is listed in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is a public elementary school in Cumberland, RI, part of Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 serve?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 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 Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 rank in RI?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks #87 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 E. 2?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 a charter school?
Yes, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 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 E. 2 a Title I school?
No, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
65.5% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (401) 305-6860
- 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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