For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 357 students in Blackstone Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public School in Blackstone Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
1 School
312 Schools
# Students
357 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blackstone Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#47 out of 62 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.1%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
64%
31%
% Black
20%
9%
% White
7%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,098 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,483. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,756 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,098
$22,483
Spending / Student
$18,756
$21,692
Best Blackstone Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
334 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 726-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackstone Academy School District?
Blackstone Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 357 students.
What is the rank of Blackstone Academy School District?
Blackstone Academy School District is ranked #47 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Blackstone Academy School District?
64% of Blackstone Academy School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackstone Academy School District?
Blackstone Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Blackstone Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,756 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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