Montessori Academy for Peace vs Mt Zion Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montessori Academy for Peace
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
586 students
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Mount Zion · Public middle · Grades 4–6
557 students
| Measure | Montessori Academy for Peace Decatur, Illinois | Mt Zion Intermediate School Mount Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1485 of 2,303 | #244 of 670 |
| National rank | #39077 of 50,301 | #7262 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 586 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 39% |
| city | Decatur | Mount Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 29.2).
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 52.9%).
- •Montessori Academy for Peace does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.4).
- •Montessori Academy for Peace is the larger school with 586 students compared with 557.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montessori Academy for Peace better than Mt Zion Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Zion Intermediate School ranks higher (51.7 vs 29.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Montessori Academy for Peace and Mt Zion Intermediate School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Mount Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montessori Academy for Peace: 586. Mt Zion Intermediate School: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montessori Academy for Peace and Mt Zion Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Montessori Academy for Peace is 1485th of 2,303 and Mt Zion Intermediate School is 244th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).