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Blackstone Valley Prep

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Blackstone Valley Prep ranks 80 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-4

80^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 52% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

Blackstone Valley Prep is a public charter elementary school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving 406 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy district, which is ranked 29 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackstone Valley Prep's academic performance has been mixed compared to state and district averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (35.8%) and Mathematics (37.7%) were higher than the district's averages, but lower than the state averages. However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with 3rd grade proficiency rates in 2023-2024 falling below the state averages. The school's strengths lie in serving diverse student populations, with African American and Hispanic students performing well compared to their peers statewide. Conversely, the school's performance for Special Education students is a concern, ranking 89th out of 97 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2024-2025.

Blackstone Valley Prep's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby schools in the Central Falls district, but lags behind the higher-performing schools in the Lincoln district, such as Lonsdale Elementary and Saylesville Elementary. Continued focus on data-driven instructional practices, targeted interventions, and resource allocation could help Blackstone Valley Prep improve and better serve its diverse student population.

422

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,788

Per pupil spending ?

84.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 335-3133

District: Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

Racial breakdown:

White:

57.1%

African American:

39.3%

Asian:

2.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 22nd percentile in 2024 → 52nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 52nd (2025) from a 22nd-percentile low (2024)

✓Above the Rhode Island median (52nd percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg33%

80^th of 166

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Top 48%▼ down 32 pts since 2015

From top 16% (2015) to top 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

29^th of 60Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy among Rhode Island districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	80 of 166	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	23.2	129 of 166	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	28.7	120 of 167	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.4	103 of 166	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.5	108 of 166	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.7	95 of 169	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.3	73 of 169	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.1	90 of 168	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	68.8	57 of 170	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	83.1	27 of 169	84.0%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	61.9	12 of 46	73.9%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	66.7	10 of 58	82.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	56.0	61 of 164	62.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	70.8	25 of 111	77.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	58.2	53 of 158	66.5%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	39.3	91 of 166	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	20.9	89 of 97	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	59.0	52 of 129	59.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2025)83rd percentile+31 vs school

Hispanic (2025)77th percentile+26 vs school

African American (2025)74th percentile+22 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)66th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2025)63rd percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)60th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)45th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)8th percentile-44 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics38%

English Language Arts36%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSA Science (2025)	RICAS English Language Arts (2025)							RICAS Mathematics (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackstone Valley Prep	Public, Charter	K-4	291 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	422	36	11.7	84.6%	241 (57.1%)	166 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.7	80^th of 166 public elementary schools	51.8%		23.2	129^th of 166 public elementary schools	22.3%	49		38.3	33.3					35.8	32.1	43.6					37.7	$14,788	$1,707	$13,081
B.F. Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	364 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-7610	374	31	12.0	52.9%	208 (55.6%)	30 (8.0%)	98 (26.2%)	16 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	49.6	76^th of 166 public elementary schools	54.2%		46.9	84^th of 166 public elementary schools	49.4%	8	38.3	36.8	27.0	32.6				31.9	43.1	29.2	42.6				37.6	$14,564	$1,186	$13,378
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2	Public, Charter	K-4	52 Broad St.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 305-6860	426	31	13.7	79.6%	238 (55.9%)	147 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	5 (1.2%)	11 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	42.3	90^th of 166 public elementary schools	45.8%		26.1	122^nd of 166 public elementary schools	26.5%	32		26.5	36.6					31.5	36.1	35.4					35.8	$13,282	$1,587	$11,695
Raices Dual Language Academy	Public	K-5	135 Hunt street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7733	206	17	12.1	96.6%	20 (9.7%)	14 (6.8%)	151 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	15.2	149^th of 166 public elementary schools	10.2%		16.6	143^rd of 166 public elementary schools	13.9%	6	16.1	6.7	17.9	9.7				11.2	19.4	22.2	19.4				20.2	$19,531	$11,584	$7,946
The Learning Community	Public, Charter	K-8	21 Lincoln Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Learning Community	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-9998	569	46	12.3	89.6%	23 (4.0%)	80 (14.1%)	459 (80.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	30.6	115^th of 166 public elementary schools	30.7%		30	113^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.9%	2	22.7	23.1	22.7	26.2	30.8	20.3	29.3	25.3	13.8	34.8	23.0	26.2	12.5	13.8	20.8	$19,548	$2,494	$17,054
Ella Risk School	Public	K-5	949 Dexter Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7730	414	37	11.1	90.1%	85 (20.5%)	59 (14.3%)	200 (48.3%)	5 (1.2%)	31 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.3%)	13.2	152^nd of 166 public elementary schools	8.4%		8.3	163^rd of 166 public elementary schools	1.8%	11		15.8	18.3					11.2	23.0	17.6	5.1				14.5	$23,537	$6,560	$16,977
Veterans Memorial Elementary	Public	K-5	150 Fuller Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7740	406	32	12.6	94.3%	81 (20.0%)	61 (15.0%)	199 (49.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.9%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.4%)	8.3	164^th of 166 public elementary schools	1.2%		9.9	158^th of 166 public elementary schools	4.8%	6	9.5		6.3	6.9				5.4			11.1				6.6	$20,291	$5,097	$15,195
Segue Inst for Learning	Public, Charter	K-8	325 Cowden Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Segue Institute for Learning	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 721-0964	359	27	13.2	92.8%	15 (4.2%)	12 (3.3%)	332 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.8	145^th of 166 public elementary schools	12.7%		15.2	150^th of 166 public elementary schools	9.6%	5	9.2		12.8	13.2	25.0	26.8	21.1	17.4		17.9	7.9	25.0	19.5	5.3	12.7	$17,536	$3,642	$13,893
Lonsdale Elementary	Public	K-5	270 River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-4200	286	18	15.8	33.6%	199 (69.6%)	22 (7.7%)	34 (11.9%)	15 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	58.9	61^st of 166 public elementary schools	63.3%		52.9	69^th of 166 public elementary schools	58.4%	8	40.0	47.8	40.0	34.5				40.4	58.3	29.1	29.1				38.0	$14,752	$67	$14,685
Saylesville Elementary	Public	K-5	50 Woodland Street	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 723-5240	312	22	14.1	35.3%	214 (68.6%)	20 (6.4%)	45 (14.4%)	18 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	13 (4.2%)	70.4	49^th of 166 public elementary schools	70.5%		71.8	46^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.3%	3	39.6	48.9	43.4	41.5				44.4	55.3	39.6	46.2				46.7	$17,827	$707	$17,120

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone Valley Prep

How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep?

In the 2024-25 school year, 422 students attended Blackstone Valley Prep.

What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Valley Prep?

Students at Blackstone Valley Prep are 57% White, 39% African American, 3% Asian.

What district is Blackstone Valley Prep in?

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

Is Blackstone Valley Prep a good school?

Blackstone Valley Prep ranks 80^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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