The Islamic Academy

The Islamic Academy for Peace
Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام
Address
125 Oakland Avenue
Methuen, Massachusetts, (Essex County), 01844
 United States
Coordinates 42°43′12″N 71°11′33″W / 42.72000°N 71.19250°W / 42.72000; -71.19250Coordinates: 42°43′12″N 71°11′33″W / 42.72000°N 71.19250°W / 42.72000; -71.19250
Information
Type Private
Religious affiliation(s) Islam
Established 2001
Principal Dr. Salaheddin Momani
Grades Daycare8
Enrollment 157 (2015)
Average class size 15 students
Student to teacher ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 16:1)
Team name TIA
Accreditation NEASC
Newspaper The Future Light
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 100%
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days (MA School Avg.: 180 days)
Hours in School Day for Students 180 days (MA School Avg.: 180 days)
Website http://www.theislamicacademy.com

The Islamic Academy for Peace (Arabic: الأكاديمية الإسلامية للسلام ) is a private Islamic elementary and middle school, with grades Daycare,PreK8 in Methuen, Massachusetts. It had its beginnings in 2001, with a few teachers and a handful of students. Today, the school has grown to have a staff of teachers and over 150 students. The school plans to expand to include a high school.

A Classroom

Each day, children pray the mid-day prayer at school. Salat-ul-Jumu'ah, or the Friday prayers, are attended by the upper-grade students at the Selimiye Camii Mosque, located within walking distance.

Background

The school was founded in 2001. It is located at 125 Oakland Ave, Methuen, Massachusetts.

Ratings

TIA has been rated by many school rating companies, such as Great Schools,[1] Education.com,[2] and Private School Review.[3]

Hajj Re-enactment Day, 2007

The Hajj Re-enactment Day of 2007 was covered by the local press, in a feature program, "Sounds of the Season".[4] An exclusive video can be found at the school's site.[5]

Jowdy World Knowledge Challenge

TIA takes part in an annual world geography competition held at the Lawrence Public Library. We placed first last year and this year.

Year Rank
2007 First[6]
2008
2009 Second[7]
2010 Second
2011 Second[8]
2012 First
2013 First

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