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Mt Zion Intermediate School

Summary:

Mt Zion Intermediate School is a public middle school serving grades 4-6 in Mount Zion, Illinois, with a student enrollment of 534. This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in science proficiency and 6th-grade test scores.

Mt Zion Intermediate School generally outperforms the state average on standardized tests, with 42.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 31.7% in Math, compared to the state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively. The school's science proficiency is exceptionally high, with 71.7% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average of 53.2%. The school's 6th-grade students are especially impressive, with 51.5% proficient or better in ELA and 31.5% in Math, outperforming the state.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Mt Zion Intermediate School generally outperforms them in test scores, particularly in ELA and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Mt Zion Intermediate School's ELA proficiency rate of 42.7% was higher than the 48.1% at Mt Zion Junior High School and the 29% at Central A & M Middle School. The school has also seen an increase in spending per student, from $8,534 in 2019-2020 to $10,262 in the current 2022-2023 school year, indicating a commitment to investing in its resources and infrastructure.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 310 S Henderson St
       Mount Zion, IL  62549-1384

(217) 864-2921

District: Mt Zion CUSD 3

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,982 Help


Students who attend Mt Zion Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:    Mt Zion Junior High School
High:    Mt Zion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  521

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Two or more races:
2.5%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.2% Help


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Compare Details Mt Zion Intermediate School ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.55. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Zion Intermediate School is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Zion Intermediate School is $10,982.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt Zion Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Zion Intermediate School 708th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Mt Zion Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt Zion Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Zion Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.42 107th 2020 94.7%
2004 87.19 105th 2030 94.8%
2005 83.17 192nd 2022 90.5%
2006 81.87 219th 2086 89.5%
2007 82.51 191st 2095 90.9%
2008 83.53 203rd 2092 90.3%
2009 82.94 227th 2120 89.3%
2010 81.84 264th 2139 87.7%
2011 82.83 227th 2147 89.4%
2012 82.26 267th 2166 87.7%
2013 85.08 275th 2167 87.3%
2014 83.43 308th 2093 85.3%
2015 74.11 452nd 2052 78.0%
2016 71.05 535th 2046 73.9%
2017 73.66 506th 2044 75.2%
2018 78.95 392nd 2037 80.8%
2019 72.49 513th 2086 75.4%
2021 63.31 597th 1948 69.4%
2022 73.28 515th 2082 75.3%
2023 70.75 543rd 2077 73.9%
2024 61.55 708th 2067 65.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt Zion Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.39 59th 763 92.3%
2019 40.55 616th 1194 48.4%
2021 35.59 381st 640 40.5%
2022 39.90 555th 1113 50.1%
2023 44.33 537th 1156 53.5%
2024 52.75 445th 1195 62.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Zion Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.02 462nd 1765 73.8%
2019 57.46 618th 1816 66.0%
2021 58.70 439th 1514 71.0%
2022 62.80 476th 1763 73.0%
2023 75.50 254th 1808 86.0%
2024 64.24 467th 1793 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Zion Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.69 417th 1964 78.8%
2019 75.61 425th 2019 78.9%
2021 66.28 480th 1680 71.4%
2022 74.14 453rd 1970 77.0%
2023 73.60 444th 1957 77.3%
2024 62.60 628th 1942 67.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mt Zion Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.28 341st 907 62.4%
2024 61.88 208th 886 76.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Zion Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.96 354th 1972 82.0%
2019 67.93 573rd 2019 71.6%
2021 54.22 652nd 1707 61.8%
2022 70.76 494th 1977 75.0%
2023 66.36 566th 1984 71.5%
2024 58.60 714th 1959 63.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mt Zion Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.48 476th 1463 67.5%
2019 54.14 649th 1462 55.6%
2021 45.04 683rd 1308 47.8%
2022 51.62 674th 1425 52.7%
2023 50.06 695th 1419 51.0%
2024 38.52 871st 1392 37.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mt Zion Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 401 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 402
1990 387 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 388
1991 374 3 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 379
1992 352 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1993 324 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 386 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 463 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1996 463 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1997 448 5 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 467 6 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 477 5 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 487
2000 492 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2001 428 6 7 1 2 n/a n/a 0 444
2002 558 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 558 5 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 562 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 536 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 4 547
2006 538 8 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2007 506 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 9 524
2008 527 10 6 4 0 n/a n/a 4 551
2009 529 4 7 5 1 n/a n/a 23 569
2010 539 3 3 6 1 n/a n/a 24 576
2011 531 10 8 11 1 1 7 0 569
2012 548 4 9 8 2 0 7 0 578
2013 552 7 9 8 1 0 7 0 584
2014 546 5 8 10 1 0 9 0 579
2015 509 8 8 10 0 0 10 0 545
2016 503 5 5 14 1 0 15 0 543
2017 510 7 4 14 1 0 18 0 554
2018 518 9 5 11 3 1 17 0 564
2019 543 10 5 14 3 1 13 0 589
2020 545 8 7 12 3 1 11 0 587
2021 510 12 7 11 1 0 22 0 563
2022 473 15 8 15 0 0 20 0 531
2023 485 13 8 12 0 0 16 0 534
2024 479 12 11 6 0 0 13 0 521

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mt Zion Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 402 17.5 22.9 n/a
1990 388 17.6 22.0 n/a
1991 379 18.5 20.4 n/a
1992 357 16.0 22.3 n/a
1993 325 15.0 21.7 n/a
1994 390 18.0 21.7 n/a
1995 469 20.0 23.5 n/a
1996 469 20.0 23.5 n/a
1997 456 20.0 22.8 n/a
1998 481 21.0 22.9 n/a
1999 487 21.0 23.2 n/a
2000 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
2001 444 23.3 19.1 n/a
2002 568 28.3 20.1 10.7
2003 568 28.3 20.1 10.7
2004 566 28.3 20.0 13.1
2005 547 26.5 20.6 13.4
2006 551 29.6 18.6 14.3
2007 524 33.0 15.9 16.1
2008 551 28.0 19.7 13.2
2009 569 29.0 19.6 14.1
2010 576 30.0 19.2 17.4
2011 569 30.0 18.9 16
2012 578 29.0 19.9 15.1
2013 584 38.9 14.9 20
2014 579 29.0 19.9 20.6
2015 545 31.0 17.5 22.8
2016 543 29.0 18.7 18
2017 554 31.0 17.8 21.1
2018 564 31.3 17.9 19.5
2019 589 32.2 18.2 20.4
2020 587 32.0 18.3 19.8
2021 563 n/a n/a n/a
2022 531 30.4 17.4 20.9
2023 534 32.8 16.2 29.6
2024 521 32.4 16.0 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mt Zion Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 402 17.5 22.9 n/a
1990 388 17.6 22.0 n/a
1991 379 18.5 20.4 n/a
1992 357 16.0 22.3 n/a
1993 325 15.0 21.7 n/a
1994 390 18.0 21.7 n/a
1995 469 20.0 23.5 n/a
1996 469 20.0 23.5 n/a
1997 456 20.0 22.8 n/a
1998 481 21.0 22.9 n/a
1999 487 21.0 23.2 n/a
2000 502 22.0 22.8 n/a
2001 444 23.3 19.1 n/a
2002 568 28.3 20.1 10.7
2003 568 28.3 20.1 10.7
2004 566 28.3 20.0 13.1
2005 547 26.5 20.6 13.4
2006 551 29.6 18.6 14.3
2007 524 33.0 15.9 16.1
2008 551 28.0 19.7 13.2
2009 569 29.0 19.6 14.1
2010 576 30.0 19.2 17.4
2011 569 30.0 18.9 16
2012 578 29.0 19.9 15.1
2013 584 38.9 14.9 20
2014 579 29.0 19.9 20.6
2015 545 31.0 17.5 22.8
2016 543 29.0 18.7 18
2017 554 31.0 17.8 21.1
2018 564 31.3 17.9 19.5
2019 589 32.2 18.2 20.4
2020 587 32.0 18.3 19.8
2021 563 n/a n/a n/a
2022 531 30.4 17.4 20.9
2023 534 32.8 16.2 29.6
2024 521 32.4 16.0 33.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Mt Zion Intermediate School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%36.1%99.6%99.8%
201699.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%32.1%99.8%67.7%31.9%
201799.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%34.2%99.6%99.8%34.1%
2018100.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%33.8%99.8%99.8%0.0%
201999.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%30.7%99.2%99.3%29.9%
202199.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%99.8%99.8%30.0%
202299.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.6%99.6%32.8%
202399.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%33.3%
202499.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%62.8%99.4%99.4%29.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mt Zion Intermediate School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $460 (6.8%) $6,300 (93.2%) $6,760
2020 $599 (7.0%) $7,935 (93.0%) $8,534
2021 $728 (8.3%) $8,034 (91.7%) $8,762
2022 $728 (8.3%) $8,034 (91.7%) $8,762
2023 $1,106 (10.8%) $9,156 (89.2%) $10,262
2024 $709 (6.5%) $10,273 (93.5%) $10,982

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Zion Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 513th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 543rd of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Zion Intermediate School)48.536.8
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Zion CUSD 3)48.536.8
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt Zion Intermediate School)4035.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mt Zion CUSD 3)4035.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Zion Intermediate School)50.246.2
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Zion CUSD 3)50.246.2
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt Zion Intermediate School)42.938.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mt Zion CUSD 3)42.938.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Mt Zion Intermediate School)67.674.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Mt Zion CUSD 3)67.674.4
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Zion Intermediate School)40.434.4
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Zion CUSD 3)40.434.4
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mt Zion Intermediate School)32.131.2
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mt Zion CUSD 3)32.131.2
 0.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students589534
 9.3%
African American1013
 30%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic1412
 14.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White543485
 10.7%
Two or More Races1316
 23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.4%29.6%
 9.2%

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Students who attend Mt Zion Intermediate School usually go on to attend Mt Zion Junior High School

Students at Mt Zion Intermediate School are 92% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 521 students attended Mt Zion Intermediate School.


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