Very Good
#66 of 302 schools in RI
Top 22% in state
Blackstone Valley Prep JR High
Middle School · Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy · Central Falls, RI
A Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy charter middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
909 Lonsdale, Central Falls, RI 02863
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackstone Valley Prep JR High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Blackstone Valley Prep JR High 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central Falls), 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
$45,921
Median home value
$300,500
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
28.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Raices Upper Dual Language AcdEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Samuel Slater Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 589 | 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.
Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 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 JR High is listed in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackstone Valley Prep JR High
Blackstone Valley Prep JR High is a public middle school in Central Falls, RI, part of Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy, serving approximately 326 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackstone Valley Prep JR High
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep JR High serve?
Blackstone Valley Prep JR High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep JR High?
Blackstone Valley Prep JR High has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep JR High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep JR High is 11.2:1. 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 JR High rank in RI?
Blackstone Valley Prep JR High ranks #66 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Blackstone Valley Prep JR High's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Valley Prep JR High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 JR High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackstone Valley Prep JR High has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Blackstone Valley Prep JR High a charter school?
Yes, Blackstone Valley Prep JR High 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 JR High a Title I school?
No, Blackstone Valley Prep JR High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackstone Valley Prep JR High?
71.8% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep JR High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (401) 331-3533
- Area population (ZIP 02863)
- 22,481
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 02863; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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