Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School

909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 283 students in grades 7-8, Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School's student population of 283 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
283 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (RI)
#133 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
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35%
23%
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29%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
54%
29%
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Black
15%
9%
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White
27%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School's ranking?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School is ranked #133 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School often compared to?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High Schoolis 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School?
283 students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School offer ?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School part of?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School is part of Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 283 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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