Serving 378 students in grades 7-8, Mt Zion Jr High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mt Zion Jr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Mt Zion, IL, encompassing approximately 63.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 6.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mt Zion Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mt Zion Jr High School's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Mt. Zion. We are BRAVES TV!
School Rankings
Mt Zion Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Zion Jr High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#959 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Zion Jr High School's ranking?
Mt Zion Jr High School is ranked #959 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mt Zion Jr High School often compared to?
Mt Zion Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maroa-forsyth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mt Zion Jr High School?
378 students attend Mt Zion Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mt Zion Jr High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mt Zion Jr High School?
Mt Zion Jr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mt Zion Jr High School offer ?
Mt Zion Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mt Zion Jr High School part of?
Mt Zion Jr High School is part of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District.
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