Gower Middle School vs Highlands Middle School
Gower Middle School and Highlands Middle School are very closely rated, both scoring around 9.5 out of 10. In math proficiency, Highlands Middle School leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge, IL
9.5/10
Middle School5th – 8th
404 students
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands, IL
9.7/10
Middle School5th – 8th
433 students
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| Metric | Gower Middle School | Highlands Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.5 / 10 | 9.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.6 | 9.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #44 of 3,814 | #14 of 3,814 |
| State Percentile | 99th | 100th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Gower Middle School | Highlands Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 71.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Gower Middle School | Highlands Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 404 | 433 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Gower SD 62 | LaGrange Highlands SD 106 |
| City | Burr Ridge | La Grange Highlands |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Burr Ridge (60527) | La Grange Highlands (60525) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $110,482 | $113,718 |
| Median Home Value | $488,300 | $422,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,553 | $1,475 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.1% | 52.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |