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#168 of 378 private schools in MD
Top 44% of private schools
Muslim Community School/alim Academy
School · Potomac, MD
A private school in Potomac, MD serving grades Pre-K – 11th.
7917 MONTROSE RD, Potomac, MD 20854
- 4.1:1 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
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Where Muslim Community School/alim Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,105,300
Median rent
$3,180/mo
College educated
85.7%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20854; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivymount SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 673 | Compare → |
| Mc Lean School of MarylandPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 477 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Muslim Community School/alim Academy is listed in Potomac, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Muslim Community School/alim Academy
Muslim Community School/alim Academy is a private school in Potomac, MD, serving approximately 75 students in grades Pre-K-11th with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #168 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muslim Community School/alim Academy
What grades does Muslim Community School/alim Academy serve?
Muslim Community School/alim Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 11th.
How many students attend Muslim Community School/alim Academy?
Muslim Community School/alim Academy has an enrollment of approximately 75 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muslim Community School/alim Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Muslim Community School/alim Academy is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Muslim Community School/alim Academy rank in MD?
Muslim Community School/alim Academy ranks #168 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is Muslim Community School/alim Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Muslim Community School/alim Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Muslim Community School/alim Academy a private school?
Yes, Muslim Community School/alim Academy 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 Muslim Community School/alim Academy a religious school?
Muslim Community School/alim Academy has a Islamic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 11th
- Enrollment
- 75
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Islamic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Phone
- (301) 340-6213
- Area population (ZIP 20854)
- 49,694
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 20854; 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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