Zadok Casey Middle School in Mount Vernon, IL

At a glance

Reported students

380

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

48th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

320

Zadok Casey Middle School: 380 reported students.

State peer staffing position

38th percentile

11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 428
Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Student–teacher ratio: 13.3:1

What the reported data says about Zadok Casey Middle School

Zadok Casey Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Mount Vernon. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Mount Vernon SD 80. NCES reports 380 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (46.6%) and Black (30.8%). English learners represent 1.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Zadok Casey Middle School

1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.6%
Students with disabilities: 20.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 83.9%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1.25
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White46.6%
Hispanic3.9%
Black30.8%
Asian3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial15.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr

Elementary · Grades 04–05

260 reported students

Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr

Other · Grades PK–PK

243 reported students

Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center

Elementary · Grades KG–03

562 reported students

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Public schools near Zadok Casey Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Clnton/Mrn/Wshngtn Pre-Kind Prog Other · Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	PK–PK	0	0.1 mi
ROE 13 Seniors Plus Other · Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	04–12	0	0.1 mi
ROE 13 High Needs Other · Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	04–12	0	0.1 mi
ROE 13 Student Success Other · Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	04–12	0	0.1 mi
Oakland Education Center Other · Franklin-Jefferson Co Sp Ed Dist	Not reported	—	0.7 mi
MVTHS East Campus High · Mt Vernon Twp HSD 201	09–12	0	0.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Zadok Casey Middle School

What grades does Zadok Casey Middle School serve?

Zadok Casey Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Mount Vernon SD 80.

How many students attend Zadok Casey Middle School?

Zadok Casey Middle School reported 380 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 428 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Zadok Casey Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 380 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Zadok Casey Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Zadok Casey Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mount Vernon SD 80 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Zadok Casey Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

83.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Zadok Casey Middle School in?

Zadok Casey Middle School is part of Mount Vernon SD 80, based in Mount Vernon, IL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Zadok Casey Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clnton/Mrn/Wshngtn Pre-Kind Prog (0.1 mi), ROE 13 Seniors Plus (0.1 mi), ROE 13 High Needs (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.