McGaughey Elem School
Mount Zion, IL · Mt Zion CUSD 3
Regular public school · Grades PK - 1 · Suburb, small
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
1320 W Main St, Mount Zion, IL 62549
(217)864-2711NCES ID 172739002907Directory 2023–24
Not enough test data to rank this school.
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.8% | 92.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 4.4% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $200K in zip 62549 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than McGaughey Elem School
- #532Mt Zion Elem SchoolMt Zion CUSD 3 · 0.6 mi away532nd of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 63%Compare - #2074Muffley Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.2 mi away2,074th of 2,105
ELA 15% · Math 7%Compare - #1905Michael E Baum Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 3.8 mi away1,905th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 13%Compare - #1685Montessori Academy for PeaceDecatur SD 61 · 3.9 mi away1,685th of 2,105
ELA 36% · Math 15%Compare - #2070South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 4 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11%Compare - #2100Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 4.5 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5%Compare - #1940Johns Hill Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 5 mi away1,940th of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 13%Compare - #2077Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 5.6 mi away2,077th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 6%Compare
What school district is McGaughey Elem School in?
McGaughey Elem School is part of the Mt Zion CUSD 3 district in Mount Zion, Illinois.
Is McGaughey Elem School a good school?
McGaughey Elem School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of McGaughey Elem School?
White 92%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 1%, Black 1% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McGaughey Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62549 is $200K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.