Al-hamra Academy
School Notes Overview:
Al-Hamra Academy is the first full-time accredited Islamic school in New England. Our goal is to raise children with a strong intellectual and moral background. We strive to provide an environment that encourages the cognitive, spiritual, moral, emotional, and physical growth of every student. We have a well-defined, effective and evolving curriculum that follows the Massachusetts State Frameworks. We foster spiritual and moral growth in a progressive Islamic environment - an environment that instills in our students the universal values of love, compassion, peace, tolerance, equality, and justice. Our philosophy reflects our commitment to educate our students to become responsible and productive members of society - instilling civic responsibility in students is one of the goals of the Academy....
School Overview:
Al-hamra Academy |
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| School Membership(s) | Islamic School League of America (ISLA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Islamic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Worcester County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 132 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 52% | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 33 students | ||
| Kind - 16 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 5 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Al-Hamra Academy is the first full-time accredited Islamic school in New England. Our goal is to raise children with a strong intellectual and moral background. We strive to provide an environment that encourages the cognitive, spiritual, moral, emotional, and physical growth of every student. We have a well-defined, effective and evolving curriculum that follows the Massachusetts State Frameworks. We foster spiritual and moral growth in a progressive Islamic environment - an environment that instills in our students the universal values of love, compassion, peace, tolerance, equality, and justice. Our philosophy reflects our commitment to educate our students to become responsible and productive members of society - instilling civic responsibility in students is one of the goals of the Academy.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2009
In the News:
- Aid need on rise at religious schools (Boston Globe)
posted on March 23, 2009 at 04:17:45 am
Religious day schools in Greater Boston, some of which had been enjoying strong growth in recent years, are reporting increased requests for financial aid from families hurt by the recession and concerns about potential drops in enrollment.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (01545) | School Zip (01545) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 31,665 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 54% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $64,175 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 36 years old | 56 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (01545) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 73% / 27% | 58% / 42% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Cornerstone Academy - 39 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- St. Mary Elementary School - 283 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Lilliput Early Childhood Center - 301 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Violette Visions Early Learning Center - 59 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- eBridge Montessori School - 45 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
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