Evelyn Alexander School vs Neal Math Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evelyn Alexander School
North Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–3
354 students
Neal Math Science Academy
North Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | Evelyn Alexander School North Chicago, Illinois | Neal Math Science Academy North Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2097 of 2,303 | #662 of 670 |
| National rank | #47572 of 50,301 | #15167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | North Chicago | North Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evelyn Alexander School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 9.1).
- •Evelyn Alexander School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Neal Math Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Evelyn Alexander School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Evelyn Alexander School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •Neal Math Science Academy is the larger school with 601 students compared with 354.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Evelyn Alexander School better than Neal Math Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Evelyn Alexander School ranks higher (15.1 vs 9.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Evelyn Alexander School and Neal Math Science Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between North Chicago and North Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evelyn Alexander School: 354. Neal Math Science Academy: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evelyn Alexander School and Neal Math Science Academy rank in Illinois?
Evelyn Alexander School is 2097th of 2,303 and Neal Math Science Academy is 662nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).