Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,573 students in Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 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 87% has increased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
42 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,415 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
28%
# Black Students
607 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
24%
16%
# White Students
343 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
13%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
647
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
594
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
649
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
683
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,481 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,086 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District manages 2 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District is ranked #782 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
55% of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District?
Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Zion-Benton TWP HSD 126 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,086 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: 09-12
Enrollment: 2,573 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Top 50% in IL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
