John R Lewis Middle School vs Neal Math Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John R Lewis Middle School
Waukegan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
721 students
Neal Math Science Academy
North Chicago · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | John R Lewis Middle School Waukegan, Illinois | Neal Math Science Academy North Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #534 of 670 | #662 of 670 |
| National rank | #12773 of 15,369 | #15167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 721 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 721 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Waukegan | North Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John R Lewis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 9.1).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 8%).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 98.8%).
- •John R Lewis Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.4).
- •John R Lewis Middle School is the larger school with 721 students compared with 601.
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 John R Lewis Middle School better than Neal Math Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John R Lewis Middle School ranks higher (25.4 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 John R Lewis Middle School and Neal Math Science Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and North Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R Lewis Middle School: 721. Neal Math Science Academy: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R Lewis Middle School and Neal Math Science Academy rank in Illinois?
John R Lewis Middle School is 534th of 670 and Neal Math Science Academy is 662nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).