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#171 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 45% of private schools
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
School
13300 ARCTIC AVE, Rockville, MD 20853
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
583
Student-Teacher
7.4:1
Score
6.5
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Maryland private schools
#171 of 378
In Rockville
#9 of 14
public schools
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About Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is a private school in Rockville, MD. Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy serves approximately 583 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 378 private schools in MD.
- This school 6.5 · Average
- MD avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 7.4:1 students to teachers, Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy compares to 33 public schools serving similar grades in Rockville, MD
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy (this school) | 6.5 |
| Wheaton Woods Elementary | 6.0 |
| Rock Creek Valley Elementary | 7.2 |
| Brookhaven Elementary | 7.2 |
| Parkland Middle | 6.9 |
| Twinbrook Elementary | 5.9 |
| Meadow Hall Elementary | 6.5 |
| Rockville High | 8.2 |
| Earle B. Wood Middle | 7.1 |
| Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary | 9.2 |
| Flower Valley Elementary | 7.6 |
| Carl Sandburg Center | 2.2 |
| Maryvale Elementary | 8.8 |
| Bayard Rustin Elementary | 9.1 |
| Luxmanor Elementary | 8.7 |
| Richard Montgomery High | 7.1 |
| Tilden Middle | 8.0 |
| Rock Terrace School | 3.6 |
| Farmland Elementary | 8.4 |
| Julius West Middle | 8.2 |
| Beall Elementary | 8.8 |
Showing 20 of 33 schools. View all schools in Rockville
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
13300 ARCTIC AVE, Rockville, MD 20853
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Rockville High (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rockville, see our Rockville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SULAM SCHOOL Rockville | 0.0 mi | — |
| SHE'ARIM HIGH SCHOOL Rockville | 0.0 mi | — |
| SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC Rockville | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| ST JUDE REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Rockville | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Rock Creek Valley Elementary Rockville | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| Wheaton Woods Elementary Rockville | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| Brookhaven Elementary Rockville | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Parkland Middle Rockville | 0.9 mi | 6.9 |
| THE LOURIE CTR SCHOOL OF THE REGINALD S LOURIE Rockville | 1.1 mi | — |
| Meadow Hall Elementary Rockville | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Twinbrook Elementary Rockville | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| Earle B. Wood Middle Rockville | 1.5 mi | 7.1 |
| Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary Rockville | 1.5 mi | 9.2 |
| Rockville High Rockville | 1.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Sargent Shriver Elementary Silver Spring | 1.4 mi | 5.4 |
| REDWOOD MONTESSORI ACADEMY Rockville | 1.3 mi | — |
| WHITE FLINT CHILDREN'S HOUSE Rockville | 1.7 mi | — |
| Harmony Hills Elementary Silver Spring | 1.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Viers Mill Elementary Silver Spring | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| A. Mario Loiederman Middle Silver Spring | 1.6 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 20853 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$157,168
Median Home Value
$605,800
Median Rent
$1,944/mo
Population
31,438
College Educated
51.4%
Homeownership
84.3%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Median Age
41.9
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| BETH TFILOH DAHAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL Baltimore, MD | 6.4 |
| KEY SCHOOL Annapolis, MD | 6.6 |
| SALISBURY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Salisbury, MD | 6.4 |
| WORCESTER PREPARATORY SCHOOL Berlin, MD | 6.6 |
| BOYS LATIN SCHOOL OF MARYLAND Baltimore, MD | 6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
What grades does Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy serve?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy rank in MD?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy ranks #171 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy a private school?
Yes, Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is a private coeducational school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy a religious school?
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy has a Jewish religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Jewish
- School Day
- 8.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 173 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 962-6400
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