Summary:
North Chicago School District 187 has only one middle school, Neal Math Science Academy, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Illinois middle schools, with low proficiency rates on standardized tests that are well below state averages. Despite high per-student spending and relatively small class sizes, the school has struggled to improve its academic performance over the past few years.
Neal Math Science Academy has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 98.49% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school also faces challenges with chronic absenteeism, with a rate of 38.8% in the 2023-2024 school year. These factors may be contributing to the school's poor academic outcomes, which are significantly below the North Chicago School District 187 and state averages.
Overall, the data suggests that Neal Math Science Academy is a struggling middle school that is facing significant challenges in improving student outcomes. While the school's high per-student spending and small class sizes indicate a commitment to resources, the lack of improvement over time suggests that additional targeted interventions may be necessary to address the underlying issues and support the success of the school's students.
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