Blackstone Valley Prep

Summary:

Blackstone Valley Prep is a public charter elementary school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 395 students. The school is part of the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy district, which is ranked 37 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blackstone Valley Prep has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its district average on RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.1% of all grades were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 23.5% for the district, and 22.8% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 25.5% for the district. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 27th out of 169 elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 129th out of 166 in 2023-2024. Blackstone Valley Prep serves a high-need population, with 66.84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the student body.

Blackstone Valley Prep's performance is generally lower than that of nearby public schools, such as Garvin Memorial (Cumberland) and Lonsdale Elementary (Lincoln), which have significantly higher proficiency rates in both ELA and Mathematics. The school's performance is also lower than that of other charter schools in the area, such as Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 and The Learning Community. This suggests that Blackstone Valley Prep may be struggling to maintain or improve its academic outcomes, despite its relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 335-3133

District: Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
129^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,867

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 395

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.4%

White:

24.8%

African American:

17.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackstone Valley Prep ranks worse than 77.7% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Blackstone Valley Prep is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.4%), White (24.8%), African American (17.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep is 9.7. 1 elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blackstone Valley Prep employs 40.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackstone Valley Prep is $11,867. 1 elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blackstone Valley Prep was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy 37^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackstone Valley Prep

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2015	83.06	27^th	169	84.0%
2016	68.76	57^th	170	66.5%
2017	48.09	90^th	168	46.4%
2018	58.26	73^rd	169	56.8%
2019	43.72	95^th	169	43.8%
2021	30.47	108^th	166	34.9%
2022	33.37	103^rd	166	38.0%
2023	28.68	120^th	167	28.1%
2024	23.20	129^th	166	22.3%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blackstone Valley Prep

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2010	33	10	0	32	1	n/a	n/a	0	76
2011	76	17	1	61	0	0	0	0	155
2012	100	18	8	99	1	0	13	0	239
2013	141	24	9	138	1	0	14	0	327
2014	170	27	9	172	1	0	14	0	393
2015	179	21	11	184	1	0	22	0	418
2016	171	23	12	186	3	0	18	0	413
2017	151	38	14	190	2	0	13	0	408
2018	155	40	19	180	2	0	17	0	413
2019	149	48	18	172	3	1	20	0	411
2020	142	61	15	170	2	0	17	0	407
2021	129	62	16	180	4	0	18	0	409
2022	118	68	15	188	2	2	6	0	399
2023	98	70	12	195	1	0	18	1	395

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blackstone Valley Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	76	9.4	8.0	60.5
2011	155	15.7	9.8	60.6
2012	239	21.0	11.3	63.6
2013	327	24.5	13.3	63.9
2014	393	43.2	9.0	60.8
2015	418	34.0	12.2	46.4
2016	413	40.0	10.3	67.1
2017	408	31.0	13.1	69.1
2018	413	39.0	10.5	64.2
2019	411	39.0	10.5	58.4
2020	407	37.0	11.0	52.1
2021	409	39.5	10.3	46.5
2022	399	40.8	9.7	67.4
2023	395	40.5	9.7	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blackstone Valley Prep

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	76	9.4	8.0	60.5
2011	155	15.7	9.8	60.6
2012	239	21.0	11.3	63.6
2013	327	24.5	13.3	63.9
2014	393	43.2	9.0	60.8
2015	418	34.0	12.2	46.4
2016	413	40.0	10.3	67.1
2017	408	31.0	13.1	69.1
2018	413	39.0	10.5	64.2
2019	411	39.0	10.5	58.4
2020	407	37.0	11.0	52.1
2021	409	39.5	10.3	46.5
2022	399	40.8	9.7	67.4
2023	395	40.5	9.7	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackstone Valley Prep

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$784 (7.4%)	$9,754 (92.6%)	$10,538
2019	$647 (5.7%)	$10,672 (94.3%)	$11,319
2020	$521 (4.6%)	$10,784 (95.4%)	$11,305
2021	$1,176 (9.9%)	$10,690 (90.1%)	$11,867

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackstone Valley Prep

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 95^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 120^th of 167 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep)	46.3	28.2	18.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	54.6	26.7	27.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep)	37.5	19.2	18.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	45.4	26.4	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep)	34.2	30.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	35.8	31.6	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep)	34.6	25.3	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	38.4	31.9	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep)	40.3	29.5	10.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	48.8	29.5	19.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep)	36.1	22.3	13.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	49.3	31.2	18.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	411	395	3.9%
African American	48	70	45.8%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	18	12	33.3%
Hispanic	172	195	13.4%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	149	98	34.2%
Two or More Races	20	18	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.4%	66.8%	8.4%

Schools Near Blackstone Valley Prep

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	395	41	9.7	66.8%	98 (24.8%)	70 (17.7%)	195 (49.4%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.6%)	23.2	129^th of 166 public elementary schools	22.3%		28.7	120^th of 167 public elementary schools	28.1%	9		29.5	18.8					24.1	25.6	20.0					22.8	$11,867	$1,177	$10,690
B.F. Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	364 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-7610	323	26	12.6	41.5%	186 (57.6%)	20 (6.2%)	94 (29.1%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	46.9	84^th of 166 public elementary schools	49.4%		65.1	57^th of 167 public elementary schools	65.9%	27	32.3	35.1	33.3	33.3				33.9	34.4	43.1	24.2				33.3	$15,263	$1,533	$13,731
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	409	42	9.7	64.1%	86 (21.0%)	67 (16.4%)	212 (51.8%)	27 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.9%)	26.1	122^nd of 166 public elementary schools	26.5%		46.1	83^rd of 167 public elementary schools	50.3%	39		36.1	20.7					28.5	25.3	15.9					20.6	$11,181	$938	$10,243
Raices Dual Language Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	135 Hunt street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7733	221	20	11.2	95.9%	21 (9.5%)	16 (7.2%)	160 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	16.6	143^rd of 166 public elementary schools	13.9%		9.5	158^th of 167 public elementary schools	5.4%	15	17.4	10.7	10.0	26.1				14.8	29.4	8.8	8.7				16.5
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	576	39	14.7	84.7%	20 (3.5%)	83 (14.4%)	464 (80.6%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30	113^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.9%		24.4	127^th of 167 public elementary schools	24.0%	14	17.2	27.7	15.6	26.6	25.8	13.1	22.4	22.0	24.6	34.9	26.6	22.7	9.8	8.8	21.5	$15,929	$1,846	$14,082
Ella Risk School	Public	K-5	949 Dexter Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7730	430	40	10.8	94.2%	112 (26.0%)	81 (18.8%)	161 (37.4%)	4 (0.9%)	52 (12.1%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.2%)	8.3	163^rd of 166 public elementary schools	1.8%		8	165^th of 167 public elementary schools	1.2%	2	7.2	14.9		5.2				7.4	16.1	10.1	7.2				10.8	$18,645	$2,384	$16,261
Veterans Memorial Elementary	Public	K-5	150 Fuller Avenue	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 727-7740	387	34	11.5	96.4%	111 (28.7%)	68 (17.6%)	138 (35.7%)	1 (0.3%)	51 (13.2%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.4%)	9.9	158^th of 166 public elementary schools	4.8%		9	161^st of 167 public elementary schools	3.6%	3	8.8	8.3	7.8	8.8				8.4		16.7	11.3				10.2	$15,173	$1,713	$13,461
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	307	21	14.6	81.1%	23 (7.5%)	8 (2.6%)	273 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	15.2	150^th of 166 public elementary schools	9.6%		21	131^st of 167 public elementary schools	21.6%	19	13.0	11.4	7.5	13.9	22.0		20.0	12.9	13.9		16.2	14.6		12.5	10.7	$16,100	$2,994	$13,106
Lonsdale Elementary	Public	K-5	270 River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-4200	296	17	17.0	27.0%	220 (74.3%)	23 (7.8%)	28 (9.5%)	10 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.7%)	52.9	69^th of 166 public elementary schools	58.4%		65.7	56^th of 167 public elementary schools	66.5%	13	41.5	51.8	21.8	34.1				36.2	53.6	12.7	39.0				34.9	$16,158	$367	$15,790
Saylesville Elementary	Public	K-5	50 Woodland Street	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 723-5240	293	15	19.1	37.9%	207 (70.6%)	21 (7.2%)	39 (13.3%)	14 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	71.8	46^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.3%		66.1	55^th of 167 public elementary schools	67.1%	9	44.2	49.1	40.0	55.8				47.7	50.0	38.2	51.2				46.1	$16,126	$705	$15,421

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone Valley Prep

What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Valley Prep?

Students at Blackstone Valley Prep are 49% Hispanic, 25% White, 18% African American, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep?

In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Blackstone Valley Prep.

Is Blackstone Valley Prep a good school?

Blackstone Valley Prep ranks in the bottom 22.3% of Rhode Island elementary schools.

What district is Blackstone Valley Prep in?

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

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