Zion Esd 6 School District
School District · Zion, Illinois
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
2,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
2,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Zion Esd 6?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Zion Esd 6 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Elmwood Elem School
Zion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shiloh Park Middle School
Zion · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Zion Central Middle School
Zion · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#626 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,368
+$5,678 vs Illinois median
District size
2,161 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Zion Esd 6 ranks #626 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Zion Esd 6's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elmwood Elem School (4.7/10), Shiloh Park Middle School (4.5/10), and Zion Central Middle School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Zion Esd 6
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmwood Elem School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Shiloh Park Middle School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Zion Central Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Beulah Park Elem School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 5 | East Elementary School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 6 | West Elementary School | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Zion Esd 6
Zion Esd 6 is a Zion, Illinois school district serving 7 schools.The district educates 2,161 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $22,368 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Zion Esd 6 has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elmwood Elem School, which has a composite score of 4.7/10.
In standardized testing, Zion Esd 6 students show an average math proficiency of 31.2% and ELA proficiency of 29.9%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Zion Esd 6, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Zion Esd 6 with test data.
Schools in Zion Esd 6
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Zion
- Total Enrollment
- 2,161
- Teachers (FTE)
- 158
- District spending per student
- $22,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Zion Esd 6?
Zion Esd 6 has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Zion Esd 6?
The average composite rating for Zion Esd 6 is 3.9/10. 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 Esd 6?
Zion Esd 6's district-level spending was $22,368 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 Esd 6?
The average student-teacher ratio in Zion Esd 6 is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Zion Esd 6?
Elmwood Elem School is the highest-rated school in Zion Esd 6 with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What are the test scores in Zion Esd 6?
Across schools in Zion Esd 6 with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 29.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Zion Esd 6 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Zion Esd 6 has an average school rating of 3.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 29.9%
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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