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#349 of 378 private schools in MD

Islamic Community School

School · Baltimore, MD

A private school in Baltimore, MD serving grades 1st – 10th.

Private

1335 W N AVE, Baltimore, MD 21217

  • 7.5:1 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 MD.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A-7.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
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School Day Length4.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours810
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
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Enrollment30
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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.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Islamic Community School 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 91Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 83Excellent Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,784/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Baltimore), 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

$37,207

Median home value

$175,900

Median rent

$1,065/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

32.6%

Poverty rate

30.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 21217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

Black90.0%
Two or More10.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William S. Baer SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.4PK–120.9 mi154Compare →
Baltimore Lab SchoolPrivate · tuition8.8private1–121.3 mi116Compare →
Mount Clare Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private2–121.8 mi37Compare →
St Elizabeth SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6private3–122.7 mi134Compare →

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 Community School is listed in Baltimore, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Islamic Community School

Islamic Community School is a private school in Baltimore, MD, serving approximately 30 students in grades 1st-10th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 378 private schools in MD.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Islamic Community School

What grades does Islamic Community School serve?

Islamic Community School serves students in grades 1st through 10th.

How many students attend Islamic Community School?

Islamic Community School has an enrollment of approximately 30 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Islamic Community School?

The student-teacher ratio at Islamic Community School is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Islamic Community School rank in MD?

Islamic Community School ranks #349 of 378 private schools in MD.

What is Islamic Community School's MySchoolScout rating?

Islamic Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Islamic Community School a private school?

Yes, Islamic Community School 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 Community School a religious school?

Islamic Community School has a Islamic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
1st – 10th
Enrollment
30
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Islamic
School Day
4.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Baltimore city
Area population (ZIP 21217)
31,125
Area average commute
32.3 min
Area median age
40.3
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 21217; 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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