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#282 of 378 private schools in MD
Independent Baptist Academy
School · Clinton, MD
A private school in Clinton, MD serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
9255 PISCATAWAY RD, Clinton, MD 20735
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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 MD.
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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 MD
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
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Where Independent Baptist Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,125
Median home value
$401,000
Median rent
$1,915/mo
College educated
32.6%
Homeownership
91.6%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20735; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Brethren Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| James Ryder Randall E C CEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 1.4 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| From the Heart Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Fellowship Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 4.3 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Independent Baptist Academy is listed in Clinton, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Independent Baptist Academy
Independent Baptist Academy is a private school in Clinton, MD, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #282 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independent Baptist Academy
What grades does Independent Baptist Academy serve?
Independent Baptist Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Independent Baptist Academy?
Independent Baptist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independent Baptist Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Independent Baptist Academy is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Independent Baptist Academy rank in MD?
Independent Baptist Academy ranks #282 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Independent Baptist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Independent Baptist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Independent Baptist Academy a private school?
Yes, Independent Baptist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Independent Baptist Academy a religious school?
Independent Baptist Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Baptist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 856-1616
- Area population (ZIP 20735)
- 37,926
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 20735; 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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