Enrollment
330
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zion Central Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zion Central Middle School
Zion Central Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Zion, Illinois, enrolling 330 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 330 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (63%) and African American (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Zion Esd 6 spends $21,749 per pupil, 28% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Zion's middle schools, it stands alongside Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students): Zion Central Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 13.3:1).
Zion Esd 6 also operates Shiloh Park Middle School (358 students) and West Elementary School (339 students) alongside Zion Central Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Zion Central Middle School compares
Zion Central Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,749
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zion Esd 6, which includes Zion Central Middle School.
$21,749
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 57.4%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Zion Central Middle School a good school?
Zion Central Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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