- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170011004813
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in North Chicago · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 601
- students enrolled
Neal Math Science Academy has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170011004813 · North Chicago, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: North Chicago Community High Sch (898 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 6 public schools in North Chicago. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Neal Math Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Chicago
North Chicago Community High Sch
898 students
- This school
Neal Math Science Academy
601 students
- Learn Chtr Sch
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
503 students
- A J Katzenmaie
A J Katzenmaier Academy
387 students
- Forrestal Elem
Forrestal Elem School
386 students
- Evelyn Alexand 354
Evelyn Alexander School
354 students
What this shows Neal Math Science Academy reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 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
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% 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
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Chicago Sd 187, which includes Neal Math Science Academy.
$20,023
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Alexander School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~601 students)
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 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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