Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High vs Excel Academy Rhode Island
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Rhode Island, United States, 7.7 km 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
Excel Academy Rhode Island
North Providence · Charter middle · Grades 5–7
312 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High Central Falls, Rhode Island | Excel Academy Rhode Island North Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 58 | #35 of 58 |
| National rank | #7513 of 15,369 | #11099 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 323 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Central Falls | North Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 33.9).
- •Excel Academy Rhode Island does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 80.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.9).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is the larger school with 323 students compared with 312.
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 Excel Academy Rhode Island?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High ranks higher (50.6 vs 33.9 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 Jr High and Excel Academy Rhode Island?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Central Falls and North Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High: 323. Excel Academy Rhode Island: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High and Excel Academy Rhode Island rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is 23rd of 58 and Excel Academy Rhode Island is 35th of 58 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).