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#14 of 207 private schools in AL

Top 6% of private schools

Islamic Academy of Alabama

School · Birmingham, AL

A private school in Birmingham, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

1810 25TH CT S, Birmingham, AL 35209

  • 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,440
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+6.8 / 10
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Diversity Index30%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment183
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in AL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Islamic Academy of Alabama sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 74Very Walkable
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,331/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$72,383

Median home value

$465,600

Median rent

$1,246/mo

College educated

54.4%

Homeownership

50%

Poverty rate

17%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White82.0%
Two or More16.9%
Black1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jefferson County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–120.2 mi227Compare →
Glen Iris Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–121.3 mi96Compare →
Ephesus AcademyPrivate · tuition4.1privateK–123.1 mi71Compare →
Cornerstone Schools of AlabamaPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–124.3 mi648Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Islamic Academy of Alabama is listed in Birmingham, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Islamic Academy of Alabama

Islamic Academy of Alabama is a private school in Birmingham, AL, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #14 of 207 private schools in AL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Islamic Academy of Alabama

What grades does Islamic Academy of Alabama serve?

Islamic Academy of Alabama serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Islamic Academy of Alabama?

Islamic Academy of Alabama has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Islamic Academy of Alabama?

The student-teacher ratio at Islamic Academy of Alabama is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Islamic Academy of Alabama rank in AL?

Islamic Academy of Alabama ranks #14 of 207 private schools in AL.

What is Islamic Academy of Alabama's MySchoolScout rating?

Islamic Academy of Alabama has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Islamic Academy of Alabama a private school?

Yes, Islamic Academy of Alabama is a private coeducational school with a Islamic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Islamic Academy of Alabama a religious school?

Islamic Academy of Alabama has a Islamic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Area population (ZIP 35209)
33,476
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
33.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35209; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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