Mt Zion Intermediate School vs Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
Mount Zion · Public middle · Grades 4–6
557 students
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
Bethalto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
556 students
| Measure | Mt Zion Intermediate School Mount Zion, Illinois | Wilbur Trimpe Middle School Bethalto, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 670 | #363 of 670 |
| National rank | #7262 of 15,369 | #9611 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 557 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| city | Mount Zion | Bethalto |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 41.0).
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 46.9%).
- •Wilbur Trimpe Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.4).
- •Mt Zion Intermediate School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 556.
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 Mt Zion Intermediate School better than Wilbur Trimpe Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Zion Intermediate School ranks higher (51.7 vs 41.0 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 Mt Zion Intermediate School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Mount Zion and Bethalto in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt Zion Intermediate School: 557. Wilbur Trimpe Middle School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt Zion Intermediate School and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School rank in Illinois?
Mt Zion Intermediate School is 244th of 670 and Wilbur Trimpe Middle School is 363rd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).