Neal Math Science Academy
Tel:
(847)689-6313
- Neal Math Science Academy serves 611 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Neal Math Science Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Neal Math Science Academy's student population of 611 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 611 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Neal Math Science Academy's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Neal Math Science Academy is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3413 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6% | 32% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 26% |
| Black | 34% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Chicago SD 187 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Neal Math Science Academy is North Chicago Community High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is A J Katzenmaier Academy (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Chicago North Chicago Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 767 students
0.2 miles
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)578-7400 0.2 9-12 767 - North Chicago A J Katzenmaier Academy Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 402 students
0.4 miles
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)689-6330 0.4 3-5 402 - North Chicago Howard A Yeager Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 271 students
0.6 miles
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)689-6306 0.6 3-5 271 - North Chicago Green Bay Early Childhood Center Magnet School
Grades: PK | 238 students
0.8 miles
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)775-7100 0.8 PK 238 - North Chicago North Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-2 | 290 students
1.2 miles
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)689-7345 1.2 K-2 290
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