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Blackstone Academy Charter School

Charter | 9-12 | 164 students
 

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Posted September 16, 2009
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They do an amazing job. The principal is very committed.

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Posted December 6, 2007
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My son attends blackstone academy, he is a freshman this year. He was in private school for 10 years adn this school far surpasses the other school. He is recognized for his potential and he is a shining star . He made high honors on his first report card and he loves it. Kudos to this school , very happy parent
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Have had a child in this school since the day it first opened. All teachers and the principal are young, fresh, caring, enthusiastic. Very small classes, lots of one on one attention. Excellent art and music classes. These teachers really care and it shows. Loosely structured, could be difficult for some students who need a more structured environment. Excellent communication between the school and parents. Parents are involved, building is clean, all ethnic backgrounds. Lots of extracurricular activities. My child went from hating school to loving school. Absolutely highly recommend this school.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 30% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
3%

2009

 
 
9%

2008

 
 
6%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 32% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
14%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students32%
Female35%
Male28%
Black or African American18%
Hispanic or Latino39%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities39%
Proficient in English32%
Non-migrant32%

Reading

All Students79%
Female87%
Male68%
Black or African American72%
Hispanic or Latino87%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students78%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students19%
Female21%
Male18%
Black or African American18%
Hispanic or Latino19%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students16%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I19%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities25%
Proficient in English19%
Non-migrant19%

Writing

All Students46%
Female59%
Male32%
Black or African American36%
Hispanic or Latino55%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
Proficient in English46%
Non-migrant46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 54% 19%
Black 21% 9%
White 20% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 33N/A13
Source: NCES, 2007-2008

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334 Pleasant St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: (401) 726-1750

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