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Mt Zion Elementary School

725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 329 students in grades 2-3, Mt Zion Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Mt Zion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Mt Zion Elementary School's student population of 329 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Mt Zion Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mt Zion Elementary School is 0.17, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#493 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
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(20-21)
45-49%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mt Zion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mt Zion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mt Zion Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mt Zion Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
91%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mt Zion Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mt Zion Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Mt Zion Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mt Zion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mt Zion Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mt Zion Elementary School's ranking?
Mt Zion Elementary School is ranked #493 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Mt Zion Elementary School often compared to?
Mt Zion Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argenta-oreana Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Mt Zion Elementary School?
329 students attend Mt Zion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Mt Zion Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
Mt Zion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mt Zion Elementary School offer ?
Mt Zion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-3
What school district is Mt Zion Elementary School part of?
Mt Zion Elementary School is part of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Event
Date
No School-Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School-Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School if No Snow Days Are Used, End of 4th Quarter, End of 2nd Semester
May 27, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School if All Snow Days Are Used
June 06, 2025 (Friday)
First Day for K-12 Students, In-Service Training, Early Dismissal
August 15, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 2-3
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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