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Zion ESD 6 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,223 students in Zion ESD 6 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Zion ESD 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,387 Schools
# Students
2,223 Students
1,867,569 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
134,653 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Zion ESD 6 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#849 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)4%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,751 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
100,582 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,216 Students
507,164 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
27%
# Black Students
750 Students
308,164 Students
% Black Students
34%
17%
# White Students
98 Students
869,416 Students
% White Students
4%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
76,352 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
198
71,090
# Students in K Grade:
218
124,998
# Students in 1st Grade:
225
127,122
# Students in 2nd Grade:
187
127,783
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
127,574
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
129,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
133,950
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
135,779
# Students in 7th Grade:
270
141,174
# Students in 8th Grade:
244
145,825
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,187
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,902 is higher than the state median of $22,158. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,528 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,902
$22,158
Spending / Student
$22,528
$21,406
Best Zion ESD 6 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beulah Park Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Gilboa Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Grades: PK-2
| 404 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2913 Elim Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Zion Central Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1716 27th St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Ezra Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Grades: 3-5
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Jethro Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Bethesda Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-0255
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-0255
Grades: PK-2
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
2635 Gabriel Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-8136
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-8136
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,223 students.
What is the rank of Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District is ranked #838 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zion ESD 6 School District?
55% of Zion ESD 6 School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Zion ESD 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,528 is higher than the state median of $21,406. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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