Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

Charter School 323 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving students in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley—specifically Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, and Pawtucket. The school located at 909 Lonsdale Avenue in Central Falls serves as a key site within this network. BVP is distinguished by its "Mayoral Academy" model, which involves close collaboration between local mayors and the school leadership to foster community integration and ensure that the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the diverse student population it serves.

The educational philosophy at BVP is centered on the belief that all students, regardless of their background, can achieve college success. The schools are known for a rigorous academic environment, extended school days, and a strong emphasis on character development and “scholar” culture. By prioritizing small class sizes, data-driven instruction, and a college-preparatory track, Blackstone Valley Prep aims to close the opportunity gap and provide students with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in higher education and their future professional careers.

323

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Black	99
Asian	8
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
209 (64.7%)
Black
99 (30.7%)
Asian
8 (2.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy
Phone:	(401)331-3533
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 168

Grade 8 155