Top Rankings
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,414 students in MT Zion CUSD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in MT Zion CUSD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,414 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#223 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,539 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,136
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,539
$21,244
Best MT Zion CUSD 3 School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Zion Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Grades: 2-3
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Zion Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Grades: 7-8
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Grades: 4-6
| 521 students
Rank: n/an/a
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Grades: PK-1
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,414 students.
What is the rank of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District is ranked #233 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
90% of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of MT Zion CUSD 3 School District?
MT Zion CUSD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is MT Zion CUSD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,539 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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