Dynamics of Madrasah Aliyah in Indonesia: Insights from Schools, Educators, and Student

Cecep Wahyudin (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sains and Political Sains, Universitas Djuanda)
R. Siti Pupu Fauziah (Department of Islamic Education Management, Faculty of Islamic Studies and Teacher Education, Universitas Djuanda)
Afmi Apriliani (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sains and Political Sains, Universitas Djuanda)
Faisal Tri Ramdani (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sains and Political Sains, Universitas Djuanda)
Irma Purnamasari (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sains and Political Sains, Universitas Djuanda)
Agustina Multipurnomo (Department of Communication Sains, Faculty of Social Sains and Political Sains, Universitas Djuanda)
Herli Andani (Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sains and Political Sains, Universitas Djuanda)
Endang Sri Murni (Department of Master Public Administration, Graduate School, Universitas Djuand)
Bayu Sang Aji Pangestu (Department of Communication Sains, Faculty of Social Sains and Political Sains, Universitas Djuanda)

Jurnal Pendidikan Islam
Vol 10 No 2 (2024): Jurnal Pendidikan Islam

The growth and development of Islamic religious education are critical for strengthening educational quality in Indonesia. This study aims to analyze the growth dynamics of Islamic education through the increase in the number of schools, teachers, and madrasah aliyah students, providing insights for educational improvement. Using a descriptive approach, data were collected through Google Scholar using Publish or Perish software, covering 947 articles from 2018 to 2023, supplemented by secondary data via literature reviews. Data analysis utilized Microsoft Excel and VOSviewer software, with confirmability testing ensuring data validity. Findings indicate a steady increase in madrasah aliyah schools, with an additional 311 schools in 2022 and 372 in 2023. Teacher numbers also grew significantly, with an increase of 3,747 teachers in 2022 and 18,573 in 2023. Despite a decline in student numbers by 17,259 in 2022, student enrollment rebounded with an increase of 40,408 in 2023. This dynamic growth in schools and teachers reflects a rising demand for educational resources, driven by higher enrollment opportunities. The study suggests that harnessing Indonesia’s demographic bonus through targeted strategies could optimize educational outcomes, supporting the vision of "Indonesia Emas"