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5.7 avg / 10

Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 School District

School District · Zion, Illinois

Students: 2,573
Teachers (FTE): 165

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

2

2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,137

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#433 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.6

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,137

+$4,447 vs Illinois median

District size

2,573 students

Much larger than Illinois median

About Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126

Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 is a Zion, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 2,573 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $21,137 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.7/10, Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Zion-benton Twnshp Hi Sch, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.

In standardized testing, Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 students show an average math proficiency of 12.4% and ELA proficiency of 17.2%.

The district includes 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 12.4%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 17.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 with test data.

Schools in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Zion
Total Enrollment
2,573
Teachers (FTE)
165
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126?

Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 has 2 schools in total — 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126?

The average composite rating for Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126?

Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 spends $21,137 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126?

The average student-teacher ratio in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 is 15.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126?

Zion-benton Twnshp Hi Sch is the highest-rated school in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What are the test scores in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126?

Across schools in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
12.4%
ELA Proficiency
17.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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