Below Average
#270 of 302 schools in RI
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Middle School · Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy · Lincoln, RI
A Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy charter middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3 Fairlawn Way, Lincoln, RI 02865
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E score 24% 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 30 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 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 Upper E 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), 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
$117,042
Median home value
$427,700
Median rent
$1,206/mo
College educated
48.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02865; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Slater Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 589 | Compare → |
| Calcutt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 469 | Compare → |
| Raices Upper Dual Language AcdEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 61 | 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
- #5 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 Upper E is listed in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E is a public middle school in Lincoln, RI, part of Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy, serving approximately 391 students in grades 5th-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #270 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E serve?
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E?
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E is 17:1. 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 Upper E rank in RI?
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E ranks #270 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E's MySchoolScout rating?
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Upper E?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E a charter school?
Yes, Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E 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 Upper E a Title I school?
No, Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E?
67.3% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (401) 649-0481
- Area population (ZIP 02865)
- 18,033
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 02865; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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