Serving 326 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (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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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat 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
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 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 0.56, 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
#139 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
22%
9%
White
15%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School's ranking?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School is ranked #139 out of 289 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School?
326 students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School has a student ration of 11:1, 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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