Zion Central Middle School
Tel:
(847)746-1431
- Zion Central Middle School serves 568 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
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Zion Central Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Zion Central Middle School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 4300% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 568 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- The diversity score of Zion Central Middle School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2768 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 13% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 26% |
| Black | 41% | 17% |
| White | 5% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.32 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Zion ESD 6 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Zion Central Middle School is New Technical High - Zion-benton East (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Shiloh Park Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Zion Shiloh Park Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 497 students
0.2 miles
2635 Gabriel Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847)746-8136 0.2 K-6 497 - Zion Elmwood Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 332 students
0.4 miles
3025 Ezra Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847)746-1491 0.4 K-6 332 - Zion East Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 198 students
0.6 miles
2913 Elim Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847)872-5425 0.6 K-6 198 - Zion Lakeview School Magnet School
Grades: PK | 233 students
0.6 miles
2200 Bethesda Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
(847)872-0255 0.6 PK 233 - Zion New Technical High - Zion-benton East Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 327 students
0.6 miles
1634 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847)731-9803 0.6 9-12 327
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