Mt Zion Junior High School
Mt Zion Junior High School serves 394 students in grades 7-8.
Mt Zion Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mt Zion Junior High School's student population of 394 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
394 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mt Zion Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Junior High School is 0.15, 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
#1161 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
92%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Mt Zion Junior High School?
394 students attend Mt Zion Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mt Zion Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mt Zion Junior High School offer ?
Mt Zion Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mt Zion Junior High School part of?
Mt Zion Junior High School is part of MT Zion Community Unit School District 3.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School-Spring Break
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School (After Using One Snow Day)
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday)
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)
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