Blackstone Valley Prep vs Garvin Memorial
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
422 students
Garvin Memorial
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Cumberland, Rhode Island | Garvin Memorial Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 172 | #65 of 172 |
| National rank | #32454 of 50,301 | #20754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 23.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garvin Memorial scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.3 vs 39.2).
- •Garvin Memorial does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Garvin Memorial does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.9% vs 84.6%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.8).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep is a charter school while Garvin Memorial is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackstone Valley Prep better than Garvin Memorial?
On the Success Index (US), Garvin Memorial ranks higher (56.3 vs 39.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackstone Valley Prep and Garvin Memorial?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep: 422. Garvin Memorial: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep and Garvin Memorial rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep is 107th of 172 and Garvin Memorial is 65th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).