Novak-king Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2014)
- Novak-king Sixth Grade Center served 245 students in grades 6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 26% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 33% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 |
| Total Students | 245 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 58% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 58% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 58% | 26% |
| Black | 37% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | North Chicago SD 187 School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Novak-king Sixth Grade Center is North Chicago Community High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Neal Math Science Academy (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Neal Math Science Academy (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- North Chicago North Chicago Community High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 767 students
0.4 miles
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)578-7400 0.4 9-12 767 - North Chicago Neal Math Science Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 611 students
0.5 miles
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)689-6313 0.5 6-8 611 - North Chicago A J Katzenmaier Academy Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 402 students
0.6 miles
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)689-6330 0.6 3-5 402 - Waukegan Lyon Magnet Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 461 students
0.9 miles
800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224)303-2300 0.9 K-5 461 - North Chicago North Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-2 | 290 students
0.9 miles
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847)689-7345 0.9 K-2 290
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