Neal Math Science Academy
North Chicago, IL · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Neal Math Science Academy is a middle school located in North Chicago, Illinois. The school serves 529 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 46/100 (D), Neal Math Science Academy performs below the state average for Illinois. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Neal Math Science Academy has a DataScore of 46/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Neal Math Science Academy has 529 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
Yes, Neal Math Science Academy is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +10, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Neal Math Science Academy is part of the North Chicago SD 187 in North Chicago, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.