Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District

291 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,216 students in Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,216 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#30 out of 62 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
29%
29%
33%
27%
31%
(21-22)
≥95%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
55%
30%
% Black
22%
9%
% White
16%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,331 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,620 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,331
$22,250
Spending / Student
$14,620
$21,467

Best Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Gr: 7-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Gr: K-4 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3 Fairlawn Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 649-0481
Gr: 5-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District?
Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,216 students.
What is the rank of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District is ranked #29 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 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 Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
55% of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,620 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,216 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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