Mt Zion Elementary School

725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Mt Zion Elementary School serves 313 students in grades 2-3.
Mt Zion Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mt Zion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mt Zion Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
313 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Mt Zion Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mt Zion Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
93%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mt Zion Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Zion Elementary School is ranked #601 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mt Zion Elementary School?
313 students attend Mt Zion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mt Zion Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Mt Zion Elementary School offer ?
Mt Zion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Mt Zion Elementary School part of?
Mt Zion Elementary School is part of MT Zion Community Unit School District 3.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Last Day of School if All Snow Days Are Used
June 05, 2023 (Monday)
First Day For Teachers-Teacher Institute Day-No Student Attendance
August 14, 2023 (Monday)
First Day for K-12 Students, In-Service Training, Early Dismissal
August 16, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School-Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 313 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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