Mt. Zion Junior High School

Mt. Zion Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
315 S Henderson St,  Mt Zion, IL
Mount Zion Community Unit School District No. 3
4.0
402 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jerry Birkey
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
20
Full Time Teachers
20
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
16:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
90.3%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
1.0 student
10/20/2022
This school is absolutely horrible when it comes to bullying and harassment. The school says they care however when students speak up about bullying however nine times out of ten the staff tells them that they, the staff, the people who are in charge "can't do anything about it" if your really lucky...
5.0 parent
6/7/2022
Fantastic school, great teachers, clean campus, and wonderful learning experience. We're happy to have our child attend this school and we're confident she will receive the best education possible.
5.0 parent
6/7/2022
Nothing but a fantastic experience! Great school!
5.0 parent
3/17/2016
I like the fact that I can send my child to school to learn and know that he will be in safe and encouraging environment. Does not have the disruptive groups of bad kids like DPS District 61. The school offers so many things for the childrens' interests. The music program is awesome. The school just...

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Mt. Zion Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Mt Zion, IL, in the Mount Zion neighborhood, and is served by the Mount Zion Community Unit School District No. 3 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 402 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Mt. Zion Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mt. Zion High School, Mt. Zion Elementary School, Mt. Zion Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Mt Zion has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mt. Zion Junior High School.

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