Blackstone Valley Prep Element vs John J. McLaughlin Cumberland
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 324 m 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
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Element Cumberland, Rhode Island | John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #51 of 172 | #46 of 172 |
| National rank | #16431 of 50,301 | #15180 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 280 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 22.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 57% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J. McLaughlin Cumberland scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 62.5).
- •John J. McLaughlin Cumberland does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •John J. McLaughlin Cumberland does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.3% vs 82.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.2).
- •John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is the larger school with 413 students compared with 280.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a charter school while John J. McLaughlin Cumberland 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 Element better than John J. McLaughlin Cumberland?
On the Success Index (US), John J. McLaughlin Cumberland ranks higher (64.4 vs 62.5 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 John J. McLaughlin Cumberland?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element: 280. John J. McLaughlin Cumberland: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Element and John J. McLaughlin Cumberland rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 51st of 172 and John J. McLaughlin Cumberland is 46th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).