Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks within the top 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#117 out of 287 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2's ranking?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is ranked #117 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 often compared to?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2is often viewed alongside schools like Blackstone Valley Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
426 students attend Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 students are White, 34% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 offer ?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 part of?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is part of Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 located?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is located in the Valley Falls neighborhood of Cumberland, RI. There are 4 other public schools located in Valley Falls.
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