Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 School District
School District · Zion, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,137
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
2
2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,137
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi Sch
Zion · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
New Tech High - Zion-benton East
Zion · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#280 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above 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.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zion-benton Twnshp Hi Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | New Tech High - Zion-benton East | 6.2 / 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. The district invests $21,137 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, 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 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 students show an average math proficiency of 22.8% and ELA proficiency of 30.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 with test data.
Schools in Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126
2 schoolsDistrict 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 6.4/10. 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 6.6/10.
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 22.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.0%. 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 30.0%
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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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