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Evelyn Alexander School
Elementary School · North Chicago Sd 187 · North Chicago, IL
A North Chicago Sd 187 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
1210 Adams St, North Chicago, IL 60064
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evelyn Alexander School score 4% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evelyn Alexander School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated742/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Chicago), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,256
Median home value
$139,900
Median rent
$1,069/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
24.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carman-buckner Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 485 | Compare → |
| Lyon Magnet Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Menta Academy NorthPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Chicago Sd 187
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evelyn Alexander School is listed in North Chicago SD 187; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evelyn Alexander School
Evelyn Alexander School is a public elementary school in North Chicago, IL, part of North Chicago Sd 187, serving approximately 330 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,376 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evelyn Alexander School
What grades does Evelyn Alexander School serve?
Evelyn Alexander School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Evelyn Alexander School?
Evelyn Alexander School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Alexander School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Alexander School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evelyn Alexander School rank in IL?
Evelyn Alexander School ranks #2,376 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Evelyn Alexander School's MySchoolScout rating?
Evelyn Alexander School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Evelyn Alexander School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evelyn Alexander School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Evelyn Alexander School a charter school?
No, Evelyn Alexander School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evelyn Alexander School a Title I school?
No, Evelyn Alexander School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evelyn Alexander School?
98.8% of students at Evelyn Alexander School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.6%
- Phone
- (847) 689-7345
- Area population (ZIP 60064)
- 15,047
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60064; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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