A
Very Good
89/100

Mt Zion Elem School

📚 02 – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 725 W Main St, Mount Zion, IL 62549
Overall
A
89/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 42% · Math 47% proficient · 81st percentile in Illinois
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

89
Repit Score
out of 100
347
Students
enrolled
16.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%81/100reading 78th percentile, math 85th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (+16 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency47% (+25 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White42%47%reading +5 pts, math +11 pts74th percentile (list)
Low-income42%47%reading +11 pts, math +18 pts82nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 725 W Main St
City Mount Zion
ZIP Code 62549
District 1727390
NCES School ID 172739002909
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62549

Understanding the community around Mt Zion Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $98,851
Per Capita Income $38,747
Poverty Rate 5.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%
High School or Higher 97.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $172,600
Median Rent $754
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
View full data for ZIP 62549 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mt Zion Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.1%
Female 42.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.4%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Hispanic/Latino 2.0%
Black 1.4%
Asian 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 347
Teachers (FTE) 20.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mt Zion Elem School?
Mt Zion Elem School has a Repit School Score of 89 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Mt Zion Elem School?
Mt Zion Elem School has 347 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1.
What grades does Mt Zion Elem School serve?
Mt Zion Elem School serves grades 02 – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mt Zion Elem School receive per student?
Mt Zion Elem School receives $12,460 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mt Zion Elem School in 62549 ▼
Avg Home Value
$203,845
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
1-Year Change
+7.8%
% Renters
18.4%

Other Schools in 62549

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026