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#2852 of 3,813 schools in IL
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Mcgaughey Elem School
Elementary School · Mt Zion Cusd 3 · Mount Zion, IL
A Mt Zion Cusd 3 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
1320 W Main St, Mount Zion, IL 62549
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mcgaughey Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average566/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Zion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,350
Median home value
$186,800
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muffley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.8 | K–6 | 3.2 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Michael E Baum Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.7 | K–6 | 3.8 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy for PeaceEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 201 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mt Zion Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mcgaughey Elem School is listed in Mt Zion CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mcgaughey Elem School
Mcgaughey Elem School is a public elementary school in Mount Zion, IL, part of Mt Zion Cusd 3, serving approximately 366 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,852 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mcgaughey Elem School
What grades does Mcgaughey Elem School serve?
Mcgaughey Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Mcgaughey Elem School?
Mcgaughey Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 366 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgaughey Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgaughey Elem School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mcgaughey Elem School rank in IL?
Mcgaughey Elem School ranks #2,852 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mcgaughey Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mcgaughey Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Mcgaughey Elem School a charter school?
No, Mcgaughey Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mcgaughey Elem School a Title I school?
No, Mcgaughey Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mcgaughey Elem School?
36.1% of students at Mcgaughey Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 366
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (217) 864-2711
- Area population (ZIP 62549)
- 6,789
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62549; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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