Blackstone Valley Prep vs Joseph L. McCourt MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.4 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
Joseph L. McCourt MS
Cumberland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
482 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Cumberland, Rhode Island | Joseph L. McCourt MS Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 172 | #18 of 58 |
| National rank | #32454 of 50,301 | #6566 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 422 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 39.2).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 84.6%).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.7).
- •Joseph L. McCourt MS is the larger school with 482 students compared with 422.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep is a charter school while Joseph L. McCourt MS 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 Joseph L. McCourt MS?
On the Success Index (US), Joseph L. McCourt MS ranks higher (55.0 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 Joseph L. McCourt MS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep: 422. Joseph L. McCourt MS: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep and Joseph L. McCourt MS rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep is 107th of 172 and Joseph L. McCourt MS is 18th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).