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#171 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 45% of private schools
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
School · Rockville, MD
A private school in Rockville, MD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
13300 ARCTIC AVE, Rockville, MD 20853
- 7.4:1 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 Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockville), 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
$157,168
Median home value
$605,800
Median rent
$1,944/mo
College educated
51.4%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20853; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppard Pratt School-rockville (formerly Frost ScPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | 2–12 | 0.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Charles E Smith Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 864 | Compare → |
| Barrie SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | PK–12 | 2.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Pep - ItinerantEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 3.5 mi | 96 | 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.
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is listed in Rockville, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy
Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy is a private school in Rockville, MD, serving approximately 583 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 378 private schools in MD.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 20853)
- 31,438
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 20853; 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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