Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2

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Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks 122 nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-4 in Cumberland, RI, with 409 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 E. 2 has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments across all grades. For example, in 2023-2024, only 28.5% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 37.8%, and only 20.6% were proficient or better in Math compared to the state average of 39.1%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 44.15% in 2020-2021 to 64.52% in 2021-2022, indicating a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite an increase in per-student spending from $9,062 in 2017-2018 to $11,181 in 2020-2021, the school's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 performs better than its district counterpart, Blackstone Valley Prep, on most test score metrics. However, it lags behind the nearby public B.F. Norton Elementary, which is part of the Cumberland district and has higher test scores and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 50th out of 169 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 122nd out of 166 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding drop in its SchoolDigger star rating from 4 to 1.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 305-6860

District: Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
122^nd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,181

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 414

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.0%

African American:

21.3%

White:

14.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 65.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks worse than 73.5% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first 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 26.07. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District. Student population at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56%), African American (21.3%), White (14.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 65.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest 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 E. 2 is 12.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District! (See more...)

Compare Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is $11,181, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 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 E. 2

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2015	85.56	21^st	169	87.6%
2016	70.98	48^th	170	71.8%
2017	46.24	98^th	168	41.7%
2018	68.27	50^th	169	70.4%
2019	58.69	70^th	169	58.6%
2021	46.05	75^th	166	54.8%
2022	47.61	77^th	166	53.6%
2023	46.05	83^rd	167	50.3%
2024	26.07	122^nd	166	26.5%

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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 E. 2

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	24	3	1	47	0	0	5	80
2013	48	13	3	91	0	0	7	162
2014	80	19	6	121	1	0	8	235
2015	122	27	9	157	1	0	11	327
2016	143	34	13	204	0	0	16	410
2017	146	40	15	198	1	0	19	419
2018	141	44	18	184	1	0	30	418
2019	136	51	17	182	2	0	31	419
2020	123	56	15	183	3	0	30	410
2021	129	55	20	178	4	1	23	410
2022	105	73	24	192	2	2	5	403
2023	86	67	27	212	0	1	16	409
2024	61	88	24	232	4	0	5	414

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 E. 2

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	80	8.0	10.0	61.3
2013	162	15.5	10.4	66
2014	235	23.0	10.2	64.3
2015	327	29.0	11.2	48.9
2016	410	44.0	9.3	67.6
2017	419	34.0	12.3	68
2018	418	38.0	11.0	61.5
2019	419	38.7	10.8	56.1
2020	410	37.0	11.0	50.5
2021	410	38.5	10.6	44.1
2022	403	40.8	9.8	64.5
2023	409	42.0	9.7	64.1
2024	414	32.0	12.9	65.5

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 E. 2

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	80	8.0	10.0	61.3
2013	162	15.5	10.4	66
2014	235	23.0	10.2	64.3
2015	327	29.0	11.2	48.9
2016	410	44.0	9.3	67.6
2017	419	34.0	12.3	68
2018	418	38.0	11.0	61.5
2019	419	38.7	10.8	56.1
2020	410	37.0	11.0	50.5
2021	410	38.5	10.6	44.1
2022	403	40.8	9.8	64.5
2023	409	42.0	9.7	64.1
2024	414	32.0	12.9	65.5

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 E. 2

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$756 (8.3%)	$8,305 (91.6%)	$9,062
2019	$520 (4.9%)	$10,123 (95.1%)	$10,644
2020	$581 (5.3%)	$10,321 (94.7%)	$10,902
2021	$938 (8.4%)	$10,242 (91.6%)	$11,181

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2

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 70^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 83^rd of 167 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2)	52.4	29.1	23.3%
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 E. 2)	46.3	33.3	13%
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 E. 2)	38.6	35.4	3.2%
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 E. 2)	43.4	41.8	1.6%
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 E. 2)	45.5	32.3	13.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	48.8	29.5	19.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2)	44.8	37.6	7.2%
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	419	409	2.4%
African American	51	67	31.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	17	27	58.8%
Hispanic	182	212	16.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	136	86	36.8%
Two or More Races	31	16	48.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.1%	64.1%	8%

Schools Near Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2

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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 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	414	32	12.9	65.5%	61 (14.7%)	88 (21.3%)	232 (56.0%)	24 (5.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	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	225	18	12.5	95.6%	18 (8.0%)	19 (8.4%)	167 (74.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.4%)	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
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	406	38	10.6	73.2%	67 (16.5%)	103 (25.4%)	213 (52.5%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	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	372	28	13.2	42.2%	209 (56.2%)	29 (7.8%)	106 (28.5%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)	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
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	571	47	12.1	83.2%	26 (4.6%)	82 (14.4%)	456 (79.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	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	386	36	10.7	92.7%	102 (26.4%)	73 (18.9%)	149 (38.6%)	4 (1.0%)	41 (10.6%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.9%)	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	377	35	10.7	95.0%	101 (26.8%)	56 (14.9%)	158 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	16 (4.2%)	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	358	24	14.9	77.1%	18 (5.0%)	11 (3.1%)	329 (91.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	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
G. Harold Hunt School	Public	PK	12 Kendall Street	Central Falls	02863	Providence County	Central Falls	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 727-7720	169	12	14.0	88.8%	12 (7.1%)	22 (13.0%)	133 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)								(n/a)																$40,063	$2,928	$37,135
Saylesville Elementary	Public	K-5	50 Woodland Street	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 723-5240	312	19	16.4	33.3%	217 (69.6%)	24 (7.7%)	44 (14.1%)	15 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	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 E. 2

Is Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 a good school?

Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks 122^nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2.

What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?

Students at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 are 56% Hispanic, 21% African American, 15% White, 6% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 in?

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

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