Below Average
#276 of 302 schools in RI
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
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 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3357 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackstone Valley Prep Element score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 35 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackstone Valley Prep Element 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Mclaughlin CumberlandEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Ashton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Northern Lincoln Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Valley PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–4 | Not available | 406 | 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
- #6 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 Element is listed in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a public elementary school in Cumberland, RI, part of Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy, serving approximately 269 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackstone Valley Prep Element
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep Element serve?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 10.8:1. 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 Element rank in RI?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks #276 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Blackstone Valley Prep Element's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Element?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackstone Valley Prep Element has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Blackstone Valley Prep Element a charter school?
Yes, Blackstone Valley Prep Element 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 Element a Title I school?
No, Blackstone Valley Prep Element is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
67.3% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Element 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- 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, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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