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#286 of 378 private schools in MD
The Messiah Academy
Elementary School · Temple Hills, MD
A private elementary school in Temple Hills, MD serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
7127 ALLENTOWN RD, Temple Hills, MD 20744
- 7.7:1 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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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,838
Median home value
$418,100
Median rent
$1,751/mo
College educated
35.6%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20744; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Allenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| James Ryder Randall E C CEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 1.1 mi | 158 | Compare → |
| James Ryder Randall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
The Messiah Academy is listed in Temple Hills, MD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Messiah Academy
The Messiah Academy is a private elementary school in Temple Hills, MD, serving approximately 37 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 7.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 378 private schools in MD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Messiah Academy
What grades does The Messiah Academy serve?
The Messiah Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend The Messiah Academy?
The Messiah Academy has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Messiah Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Messiah Academy is 7.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Messiah Academy rank in MD?
The Messiah Academy ranks #286 of 378 private schools in MD.
What is The Messiah Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Messiah 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 The Messiah Academy a private school?
Yes, The Messiah Academy is a private coeducational school with a Pentecostal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Messiah Academy a religious school?
The Messiah Academy has a Pentecostal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Gender Split
- 70% M / 30% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Pentecostal
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Phone
- (301) 449-7219
- Area population (ZIP 20744)
- 56,236
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 20744; 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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