Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 vs The Learning Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
426 students
The Learning Community
Central Falls · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
569 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 Cumberland, Rhode Island | The Learning Community Central Falls, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 172 | #120 of 172 |
| National rank | #28298 of 50,301 | #35545 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 426 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 89.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Cumberland | Central Falls |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 34.6).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 89.6%).
- •The Learning Community does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.7).
- •The Learning Community is the larger school with 569 students compared with 426.
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 E. 2 better than The Learning Community?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks higher (45.4 vs 34.6 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 E. 2 and The Learning Community?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Central Falls in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2: 426. The Learning Community: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 and The Learning Community rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is 89th of 172 and The Learning Community is 120th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).