What standardized tests are used?

Each state administers its own standardized assessments for English Language Arts and Math, typically in grades 3-8. High school students may take the ACT, SAT, or a state-specific exam. Results are reported as the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

How should I interpret proficiency percentages?

Proficiency rates show the percentage of students meeting grade-level expectations. A 60% proficiency rate means 6 out of 10 students tested at or above grade level. Compare against state averages and similar districts for context, as raw numbers alone do not tell the full story.

What are accountability designations?

Under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), schools receive designations based on performance. 'Exemplary' schools perform well above average. 'Commendable' schools meet targets. Schools identified for 'Targeted' or 'Comprehensive' support need improvement in specific areas or overall performance.

Zion, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates

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School Performance — 2025i

NCES

How students at each school are performing on state assessments. 26.8% meet ELA standards on the state assessment for grades 3-8. Chronic absenteeism (missing 10%+ of school days) is at 31.3%.

Avg Graduation Ratei

91.4%

ELA Proficiencyi

26.8%

Math Proficiencyi

15%

Chronic Absenteeismi

31.3%

District Summaryi

Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126

Grad Rate: 91.4%Absent: 34.6%ACT: ELA 15.3, Math 15.5College: 46.5%

Zion ESD 6

ELA: 18.3%Math: 7.2%Absent: 32.4%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

12.6%

Math

7.2%

Grade 4

ELA

13.1%

Math

Grade 5

ELA

23.4%

Math

7.7%

Grade 6

ELA

16.7%

Math

8.1%

Grade 7

ELA

23.2%

Math

8.5%

Grade 8

ELA

23.1%

Math

5.1%

Beach Park CCSD 3

ELA: 29.2%Math: 14.2%Absent: 26.6%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

29.8%

Math

24.6%

Grade 4

ELA

27.1%

Math

16.9%

Grade 5

ELA

29.4%

Math

17.2%

Grade 6

ELA

29.4%

Math

7.4%

Grade 7

ELA

26.5%

Math

8.4%

Grade 8

ELA

32.7%

Math

13.2%

Winthrop Harbor SD 1

ELA: 50.1%Math: 46.7%Absent: 28.9%

Proficiency by Gradei

Grade 3

ELA

41.8%

Math

61.8%

Grade 4

ELA

25.8%

Math

27.4%

Grade 5

ELA

60%

Math

40%

Grade 6

ELA

60%

Math

46.7%

Grade 7

ELA

43.8%

Math

51.6%

Grade 8

ELA

76.5%

Math

55.8%

Performance by School (16)i

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Zion, IL School Test Scores & Graduation Rates