Salam Academy

Posted: September 28, 2025

I don't recommend this school at all.

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Posted: September 7, 2023

This school is not organized. 500$ charged for books which they did it provided. Teachers are not certified or liscenced. No library, no music class very small areas most teachers are not qualified. This school schools immediately close.

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Posted: March 15, 2020

HW are given and not too long. Help students practice on their own

Posted: March 15, 2020

Some teachers are really excellent. Many have years of experience before joining Salam Academy

Posted: March 15, 2020

This, in addition to high academics, is the best part about SA with its emphasis on family values, ethics, service and human values.

Posted: March 15, 2020

They are managing a limited-resource enterprise and able to grow it year after year

Posted: March 15, 2020

The School is not, in general, for students who have strong special needs

Posted: March 15, 2020

Bullying is not a real problem and the administration is strongly against it

Posted: March 15, 2020

Excellent dealings over the years. We are very happy with it

Posted: January 13, 2017

Salam Academy has pros and cons. I give it 3 stars compared to other Islamic schools in the country.

Pros-

1. Safe environment (children are sheltered and very well behaved, parents have keycard entry into building)
2. Academics (children do typically learn a grade level above other schools due to small class sizes)
3.Prayer (Children pray everyday and participate in morning dua recitation and Quran recitation competitions)
4. Low tuition cost compared to other private schools and daycares
5. Newly remodeled building with technology equipped classrooms.
6. Children wear uniforms and are encouraged to dress modestly.

Con's-

1. Weak Arabic and Islamic studies curriculum
2. High Teacher turnover rate
3. Poor Leadership Administration ( Principal lacks proper background in education and unwilling to accept constructive criticism and disregards parents concerns and input)
4. No extracurricular programs (only chess) or Afterschool programs (kids watch movies afterschool)
5. Limited Recess or Exercise or P.E. due to limited space surrounding newly remodeled building.
6. General lack of organization and limited funding

Posted: January 13, 2017

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Posted: January 13, 2017

Overall students seem to be do well on STAR testing

Posted: January 13, 2017

45 minutes, arabic and islamic homework is inconsistently given

Posted: April 13, 2014

Salam Academy integrates excellent teaching to prepare our children for better future opportunities with basic Islamic teaching. It is small and gives our children the attention they deserve.

Posted: April 10, 2014

Great school with great atmosphere. Qualified teachers and and very co-operative. My daughter loves to go to school and building her skills.

Posted: April 10, 2014

My first experience was to come and observe the kids, Imam Shafi'i was also delivering lecture. School was also in good and safe area. Kids there are learning great discipline and are very active. Future expansion will be necessary so more kids can be enrolled. If I get chance to move to Albaquerque, MN I will enroll my kids there. God Willing !!!

Posted: April 10, 2014

I believe Salam academy has teachers who really care for their students. Their always having gatherings to get parents involved with the school. They do focus on the teachings of Islam and do a wonderful job with that. There are some down sides in my a opinion, the school is some what unorganized and over crowd with stuff, also it's one of the only islamic schools that doesn't have uniforms so children wear whatever they want not always dressing appropriate.

Posted: April 7, 2014

Salam Academy has beena great school for my children. They have attended this school since they were in prek. They currently test more than one grade above the national average. The atmosphere of the school is conservative in comparison to American society so children are not exposed to the adult issues that plague public schools. I would reccomend this school to anyone who wants their child to work hard to do well.

Posted: September 25, 2011

i personally like this school. i have gone to this school from 1grade all the way to 6. this school has a nice environment for Muslim and non Muslim kids mostly Muslim. this is a very caring and loving school.

Posted: June 26, 2011

I believe in miracles and this school is a proof of how they are managing great quality and environment while staying within limited resources. I guess that it is because of the prayers of the people that this school has helped.

Posted: May 3, 2010

It's a safe environment for Kids to learn about their Islamic religion and academics & for the Staff to teach students. This schools helps students feel comfortable about learning and practicing their religion with their peers.

Posted: May 2, 2010

Because they support families that cannot afford to pay for the tution.

Posted: May 2, 2010

It is a safe environment where kids are in a comfortable and friendly circle. Dedicated teachers, parents are very involved in the school's direction and great values are instilled in the kids

Posted: May 2, 2010

The class es are small consequently students get the proper attention and the faculty is commeitted to the purpose of the school and education.

Posted: May 1, 2010

I love the small class sizes. My children have been able to learn Arabic and Islamic studies right along with regular schooling. My kid's teachers are wonderful, caring and patient.

Posted: May 1, 2010

This school has come so far through the years... I was there through my middle school years and I created bonds with friends there that are still strong today. It's a small, family-oriented school. :)

Posted: May 1, 2010

I love any Islamic school that will educate our children about our religion. It's the only one in New Mexico and they're trying so hard to make things work for the children of the community they deserve to win.

Posted: May 1, 2010

It is a diverse school and inspite of that, the school's enviroment feels like one family. There is good education and a safe enviroment for my child.

Posted: April 28, 2010

I love this school as it is a community school where everyone is like a family. The staff/ faculty are very helpful. Everyone work as a team in development of kids. School standardized scores are high. I cannot wait to see the school to start a high school soon and have their own building.

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