Zion Central Middle School

www.zion6.org

330 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Zion Central Middle School, located at 1716 27th St in Zion, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Zion Elementary School District 6. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the pivotal middle school years by fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparation for high school. With a curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, the school focuses on core subjects while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular opportunities and programs aimed at building a strong, inclusive community.

The school strives to maintain a collaborative atmosphere where staff, students, and families work together to ensure success. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, Zion Central Middle School aims to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success. As a fixture in the Zion community, the school remains committed to providing the resources and guidance students need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

330

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Zion Central Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	208
Black	85
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
208 (63.0%)
Black
85 (25.8%)
White
22 (6.7%)
Two or More
13 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Zion ESD 6
Phone:	(847)379-0227
Website:	http://www.zion6.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 112

Grade 8 93