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.
557
Total Students
32.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Zion Intermediate School
Demographic Student Count
White507
Hispanic9
Black14
Asian6
Two or More20
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    507 (91.0%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.6%)
  • Black
    14 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    9 (1.6%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 4 184
Grade 5 175
Grade 6 198

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mt Zion Intermediate School
Grade Student Count
Grade 4184
Grade 5175
Grade 6198
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mt Zion Intermediate School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female24043.1%
Male31756.9%