Neal Math Science Academy

1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064

www.d187.org

601 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Neal Math and Science Academy (NMSA) is a specialized middle school located in North Chicago, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of North Chicago Community Unit School District 187, the academy is designed to offer a rigorous academic environment with a primary focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school’s curriculum is structured to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deep interest in mathematical and scientific inquiry.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Neal Math and Science Academy emphasizes a culture of community and student development. The school strives to bridge the gap in educational equity by providing its students—who come from a diverse urban background—with specialized resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage exploration in various STEM fields. By integrating hands-on learning with a supportive faculty, the academy aims to cultivate a generation of innovative learners equipped to excel in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.

601

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Neal Math Science Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	365
Black	202
Asian	5
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
365 (60.7%)
Black
202 (33.6%)
Two or More
15 (2.5%)
White
13 (2.2%)
Asian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Chicago SD 187
Phone:	(847)689-6313
Website:	http://www.d187.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 183

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 206