Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High vs Veterans Memorial Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 512 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
Veterans Memorial Elementary
Central Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High Central Falls, Rhode Island | Veterans Memorial Elementary Central Falls, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 58 | #163 of 172 |
| National rank | #7513 of 15,369 | #47100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 94.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 11% |
| 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 16.1).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 11%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 16%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 94.3%).
- •Veterans Memorial Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Veterans Memorial Elementary is the larger school with 406 students compared with 323.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is a charter school while Veterans Memorial Elementary 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High ranks higher (50.6 vs 16.1 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary?
About 512 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. Veterans Memorial Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High and Veterans Memorial Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is 23rd of 58 and Veterans Memorial Elementary is 163rd of 172 among middle schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).