How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Samuel Slater Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central Falls, RI | Pawtucket, RI |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 323 | 590 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 12.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.3% | 76.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Samuel Slater Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,511 | $19,041 |
| District | Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy | Pawtucket |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Samuel Slater Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.7% | 17.6% |
| African American | 30.7% | 44.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 30.9% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Samuel Slater Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 349:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.4% | 36.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 39 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.