Zion Central Middle School
Zion, IL · Zion ESD 6 · Grades 6 - 8
665th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 3%· Stable
Zion Central Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Zion Central Middle School 665th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 3% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 3th in 2025.
Zion Central Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Zion Central Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 342 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.7% | 63.7% | ▲ 20.0 pts | |
| Black | 41.7% | 24.6% | ▼ 17.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.3% | 7.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 7.4% | 4.1% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Zion Central Middle School
Typical home value $268K in zip 60099 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Zion Central Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Shiloh Park Middle SchoolZion ESD 6 · 0.2 mi away664th of 685
ELA 20% · Math 8% - 1Beach Park Middle SchoolBeach Park CCSD 3 · 2.2 mi away634th of 685
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 7North Prairie Jr HighWinthrop Harbor SD 1 · 2.7 mi away241st of 685
ELA 58% · Math 47% - 1Jack Benny Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 3.6 mi away648th of 685
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 1Edith M Smith Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 5.2 mi away678th of 685
ELA 13% · Math 7% - 1Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 5.8 mi away673rd of 685
ELA 14% · Math 11% - 1Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 6.1 mi away659th of 685
ELA 22% · Math 8% - 1Viking SchoolGurnee SD 56 · 6.5 mi away643rd of 685
ELA 26% · Math 11%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Zion Central Middle School in?
Zion Central Middle School is part of the Zion ESD 6 district in Zion, Illinois.
Is Zion Central Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zion Central Middle School 665th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Zion Central Middle School?
Hispanic 64%, Black 25%, Two or more races 7%, White 4% (342 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Zion Central Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60099 is $268K 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.