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Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School vs. Nathanael Greene School

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School Overview

School
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Nathanael Greene School
285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
Pawtucket, RI 02861
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Nathanael Greene School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nathanael Greene School ranks in the bottom 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
PK-5
Total Students
269 students
404 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nathanael Greene School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nathanael Greene School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nathanael Greene School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nathanael Greene School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#158 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
#184 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nathanael Greene School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in RI)
25-29%
(Top 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathanael Greene School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathanael Greene School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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11-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nathanael Greene School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Nathanael Greene School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
23
Kindergarten Students
55
66
Grade 1 Students
55
60
Grade 2 Students
55
68
Grade 3 Students
53
61
Grade 4 Students
51
67
Grade 5 Students
-
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Nathanael Greene School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nathanael Greene School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nathanael Greene School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nathanael Greene School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nathanael Greene School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nathanael Greene School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pawtucket School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nathanael Greene School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nathanael Greene School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Blackstone Valley Preparatory A Rhode Island Mayoral Academy School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nathanael Greene School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pawtucket School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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