The Mt. Zion School District is reporting strong results in its latest Illinois School Report Card, including a graduation rate of more than 94 percent.
The district shared the results during Monday night’s school board meeting. Mt. Zion had three schools designated as Exemplary and two as Commendable.
The district also reported a 96.1 percent teacher retention rate, with 98 percent of freshmen on track to graduate. More than 80 percent of eighth graders passed Algebra One.
The board also recognized Mrs. Kelly Wilson, who was recommended to become the next principal of Mt. Zion Grade School beginning July 1st, 2027. Current principal Mr. Gruen is retiring at the end of the school year.
District officials also discussed curriculum, technology and the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, along with student safety and school improvement plans.
The district reports it receives funding at 71.7 percent of the level considered adequate by the state, while its operational spending per student ranks among the lowest six percent statewide.
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