- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zion, IL
Zion Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zion Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174386004351
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zion Central Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Zion · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 330
- students enrolled
Zion Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zion Central Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Zion, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Zion Central Middle School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 174386004351 · Zion, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 11:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students)
Zion Central Middle School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Zion Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shiloh Park Mi
Shiloh Park Middle School
358 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
339 students
- Elmwood Elem S
Elmwood Elem School
336 students
- This school
Zion Central Middle School
330 students
- Beulah Park El
Beulah Park Elem School
289 students
- Lakeview Schoo
Lakeview School
249 students
What this shows Zion Central Middle School reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zion Central Middle School compares
Zion Central Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
African American 25.8%
White 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Zion Central Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Zion Esd 6 reports $22,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zion Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elmwood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zion Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Zion
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~330 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zion Central Middle School
How many students attend Zion Central Middle School?
Zion Central Middle School has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zion, IL. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zion Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zion Central Middle School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zion Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zion Central Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Zion, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zion Central Middle School?
Zion Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Zion Central Middle School rank among public schools in Zion?
By Resource Investment Index, Zion Central Middle School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in 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 Zion on the city page.
What other schools are in Zion Esd 6?
Besides Zion Central Middle School, Zion Esd 6 also operates Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students), West Elementary School (339 students), and Elmwood Elem School (336 students). See the Zion Esd 6 district page for the complete list.