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5.3avg / 10

Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 School District

School District · Zion, Illinois

Students: 2,573
Teachers (FTE): 165

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2

2 high

Enrollment

2,573

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.6:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#541 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$21,137

+$4,447 vs Illinois median

District size

2,573 students

Much larger than Illinois median

Top-Rated Schools in Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1New Tech High - Zion-Benton East5.7 / 10
2Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch4.8 / 10

See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

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. District-level spending was $21,137 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is New Tech High - Zion-Benton East, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.

In standardized testing, Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 students show an average math proficiency of 19.2% and ELA proficiency of 27.3%.

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 Proficiency19.2%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency27.3%
School
State
Not reported

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
District spending per student
$21,137NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory 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 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the district spending per student in Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126?

Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126's district-level spending was $21,137 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.

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?

New Tech High - Zion-Benton East is the highest-rated school in Zion-Benton Twp Hsd 126 with a composite score of 5.7/10.

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 19.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 27.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
19.2%
ELA Proficiency
27.3%

How we rate schools

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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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