Blackstone Valley Prep vs Raices Dual Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.1 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
Raices Dual Language Academy
Central Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
206 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Cumberland, Rhode Island | Raices Dual Language Academy Central Falls, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 172 | #124 of 172 |
| National rank | #32454 of 50,301 | #36689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 422 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Cumberland | Central Falls |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Valley Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 32.9).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 96.6%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep is the larger school with 422 students compared with 206.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep is a charter school while Raices Dual Language Academy 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 Raices Dual Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Valley Prep ranks higher (39.2 vs 32.9 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 Raices Dual Language Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Central Falls in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep: 422. Raices Dual Language Academy: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep and Raices Dual Language Academy rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep is 107th of 172 and Raices Dual Language Academy is 124th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).