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Mt Zion Intermediate School
Middle School · Mt Zion Cusd 3 · Mount Zion, IL
A Mt Zion Cusd 3 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
310 S Henderson St, Mount Zion, IL 62549
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mt Zion Intermediate School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mt Zion Intermediate 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Mt Zion Cusd 3
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Mt Zion Intermediate School is listed in Mt Zion CUSD 3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mt Zion Intermediate School
Mt Zion Intermediate School is a public middle school in Mount Zion, IL, part of Mt Zion Cusd 3, serving approximately 521 students in grades 4th-6th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,689 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mt Zion Intermediate School
What grades does Mt Zion Intermediate School serve?
Mt Zion Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Mt Zion Intermediate School?
Mt Zion Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion Intermediate School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mt Zion Intermediate School rank in IL?
Mt Zion Intermediate School ranks #2,689 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Mt Zion Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mt Zion Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mt Zion Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mt Zion Intermediate School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mt Zion Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Mt Zion Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mt Zion Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Mt Zion Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mt Zion Intermediate School?
33.2% of students at Mt Zion Intermediate 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
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (217) 864-2921
- 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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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