Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High vs Ella Risk School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 226 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
Central Falls · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
323 students
Ella Risk School
Central Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
414 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High Central Falls, Rhode Island | Ella Risk School Central Falls, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 58 | #147 of 172 |
| National rank | #7513 of 15,369 | #43145 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 18% |
| city | Central Falls | Central Falls |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 22.7).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 18%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Ella Risk School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.5).
- •Ella Risk School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 323.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is a charter school while Ella Risk School 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 Jr High better than Ella Risk School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High ranks higher (50.6 vs 22.7 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 Jr High and Ella Risk School?
About 226 m in a straight line, between Central Falls and Central Falls in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High: 323. Ella Risk School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High and Ella Risk School rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is 23rd of 58 and Ella Risk School is 147th of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).