Serving 345 students in grades 2-3, Mt Zion Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Zion Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Zion Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
n/a
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 schools are Mt Zion Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Zion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argenta-oreana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
345 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, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mt Zion Elementary School?
Mt Zion Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 CUSD 3 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
Last Day of School if ALL Snow Days Are Used
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School-Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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