- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Zion, IL
Mt Zion Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Mt Zion Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172739002905
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Zion Jr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Mount Zion · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 378
- students enrolled
Mt Zion Jr High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Zion Jr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL.
School address
District: Mt Zion Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 172739002905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Mt Zion Jr High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 172739002905 · Mount Zion, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 18.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt Zion High School (762 students)
Mt Zion Jr High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mt Zion Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt Zion High S
Mt Zion High School
762 students
- Mt Zion Interm
Mt Zion Intermediate School
557 students
- This school
Mt Zion Jr High School
378 students
- Mcgaughey Elem
Mcgaughey Elem School
371 students
- Mt Zion Elem S
Mt Zion Elem School
359 students
What this shows Mt Zion Jr High School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Zion Jr High School compares
Mt Zion Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Mt Zion Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mt Zion Cusd 3 reports $13,713 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Zion Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Zion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcgaughey Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt Zion Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Zion Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Zion Jr High School
How many students attend Mt Zion Jr High School?
Mt Zion Jr High School has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Zion Jr High School is 18.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Zion Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mt Zion Jr High School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Mount Zion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Zion Jr High School?
Mt Zion Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mt Zion Jr High School rank among public schools in Mount Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Zion Jr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Mount Zion, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt Zion Cusd 3?
Besides Mt Zion Jr High School, Mt Zion Cusd 3 also operates Mt Zion High School (762 students), Mt Zion Intermediate School (557 students), and Mcgaughey Elem School (371 students). See the Mt Zion Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.