Neal Math Science Academy
Tel:
(847) 689-6313
- Neal Math Science Academy serves 576 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Neal Math Science Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
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 1%)
School Overview
- Neal Math Science Academy's student population of 576 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 576 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Neal Math Science Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Neal Math Science Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3518 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 26% |
| Black | 34% | 17% |
| White | 3% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Chicago 187 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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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- North Chicago North Chicago Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 741 students
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(847) 578-7400 0.2 9-12 741 - North Chicago A J Katzenmaier Academy Grades: 4-5 | 436 students
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(847) 689-6330 0.4 4-5 436 - North Chicago Green Bay Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 241 students
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North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100 0.8 PK 241 - North Chicago Evelyn Alexander School Grades: K-3 | 376 students
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North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345 1.2 K-3 376 - North Chicago Learn 10 Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 159 students
1.4 miles
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021 1.4 K-4 159
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