Top Rankings
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,411 students in MT Zion CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in MT Zion CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
2,411 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
27%
# Black Students
41 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
2%
17%
# White Students
2,198 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
91%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
155
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
173
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
164
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
166
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
187
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
155
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
192
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
207
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
184
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
187
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,153 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,556 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,153
$21,914
Spending / Student
$13,556
$21,170
Best MT Zion CUSD 3 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Zion Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Grades: 2-3
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Zion Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Grades: 7-8
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Grades: 3-6
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,411 students.
What is the rank of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District is ranked #232 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
91% of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is MT Zion CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,556 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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