Top Rankings
Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,176 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 29% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
317 Schools
# Students
2,176 Students
135,639 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
10,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#32 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
1,007 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
4,456 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,132 Students
39,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
30%
# Black Students
364 Students
12,147 Students
% Black Students
17%
9%
# White Students
501 Students
70,754 Students
% White Students
23%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
195 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
95 Students
6,888 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
3,107
# Students in K Grade:
213
9,402
# Students in 1st Grade:
217
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
214
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
181
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
179
10,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
145
10,383
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
11,579
# Students in 10th Grade:
113
11,378
# Students in 11th Grade:
108
10,236
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
10,228
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,613 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,888 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,613
$22,099
Spending / Student
$14,888
$21,321
Best Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Valley Prep High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65 Macondray St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 405-0320
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Broad St.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 305-6860
Grades: K-4
| 409 students
Rank: #33.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Lonsdale
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 331-3533
Grades: 7-8
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: #66.
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3 Fairlawn Way
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 871-5429
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 871-5429
Grades: 5-6
| 387 students
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 2,176 students.
What is the rank of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District is ranked #31 out of 63 school districts in Rhode Island (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District?
52% of Blackstone Valley Prep A Mayoral Academy School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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 11:1, 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 $14,888 is less than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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