Enrollment
601
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Chicago, IL
Neal Math Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Neal Math Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170011004813
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neal Math Science Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in North Chicago · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 601
- students enrolled
Neal Math Science Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neal Math Science Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in North Chicago, IL.
School address
District: North Chicago Sd 187 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011004813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Neal Math Science Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Neal Math Science Academy
Neal Math Science Academy is a mid-sized middle school in North Chicago, Illinois, enrolling 601 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 601 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (61%) and African American (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 138 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 601 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Chicago Sd 187 also operates North Chicago Community High Sch (898 students) and Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus (503 students) alongside Neal Math Science Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Neal Math Science Academy compares
Neal Math Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Illinois - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,003
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 138 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 601 Top 21% in Illinois - larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170011004813
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.7%
African American 33.6%
Two or More 2.5%
White 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Neal Math Science Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 138
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Chicago Sd 187, which includes Neal Math Science Academy.
$19,003
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Neal Math Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago Community High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| A J Katzenmaier Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forrestal Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Alexander School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neal Math Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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Frequently asked questions about Neal Math Science Academy
How many students attend Neal Math Science Academy?
Neal Math Science Academy has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neal Math Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Neal Math Science Academy is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neal Math Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Neal Math Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 60.7% of enrollment, in North Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neal Math Science Academy?
Neal Math Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Neal Math Science Academy rank among public schools in North Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Neal Math Science Academy ranks #5 of 6 public schools in North Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Chicago on the city page.
Is Neal Math Science Academy a good school?
Neal Math Science Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Chicago Sd 187?
Besides Neal Math Science Academy, North Chicago Sd 187 also operates North Chicago Community High Sch (898 students), Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus (503 students), and A J Katzenmaier Academy (387 students). See the North Chicago Sd 187 district page for the complete list.