Mt Zion Intermediate School

School Overview
Mt. Zion Intermediate School, located at 310 S. Henderson St. in Mount Zion, Illinois, serves as a vital component of the Mt. Zion Community Unit School District #3. Typically catering to students in the upper elementary grades (generally grades 3–5), the school focuses on bridging the gap between foundational primary education and the more complex academic structure of middle school. The institution emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development, ensuring students build the necessary skills to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

As part of a district known for its community-oriented approach, the school benefits from a close-knit environment where parental involvement and local support are highly encouraged. The curriculum is aligned with state standards and integrates core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment opportunities that help round out the student experience. By maintaining a focus on character development and student engagement, Mt. Zion Intermediate School strives to provide a stable, high-quality educational foundation for the youth of the Mount Zion community.
534
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Zion Intermediate School
Demographic Student Count
White485
Hispanic12
Black13
Asian8
Two or More16
  • White
    485 (90.8 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mt Zion CUSD 3
Phone: (217)864-2921
Website: http://www.mtzion.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 4 187
Grade 5 155
Grade 6 192

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt Zion Intermediate School
Grade Student Count
Grade 4187
Grade 5155
Grade 6192
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt Zion Intermediate School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23644.2%
Male29855.8%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)