Blackstone Valley Prep Element vs Highlander Elementary Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
280 students
Highlander Elementary Charter
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
269 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Element Cumberland, Rhode Island | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 172 | #149 of 172 |
| National rank | #16431 of 50,301 | #43272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 280 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 17% |
| city | Cumberland | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 22.5).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 17%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 27%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element is the larger school with 280 students compared with 269.
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 Element better than Highlander Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks higher (62.5 vs 22.5 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 Element and Highlander Elementary Charter?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element: 280. Highlander Elementary Charter: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Element and Highlander Elementary Charter rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 51st of 172 and Highlander Elementary Charter is 149th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).