Overview
Neal Math Science Academy is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in North Chicago, Illinois. The school enrolls 545 students. It is part of the North Chicago SD 187 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNorth Chicago SD 187
County17097
CityNorth Chicago
ZIP60064
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170011004813
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment545
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino63.0%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian29.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %98%
State Avg56%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)