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8.9 avg / 10

Gower Sd 62 School District

School District · Burr Ridge, Illinois

Students: 932
Teachers (FTE): 74

Avg Rating

8.9

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$32,399

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#9 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+2.6

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$32,399

+$15,709 vs Illinois median

District size

932 students

Typical than Illinois median

About Gower Sd 62

Gower Sd 62 is a Burr Ridge, Illinois school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 932 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $32,399 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.9/10, Gower Sd 62 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Gower Middle School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.

In standardized testing, Gower Sd 62 students show an average math proficiency of 62.3% and ELA proficiency of 62.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school .

District Map

Schools in Gower Sd 62, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 62.3%
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ELA Proficiency 62.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Gower Sd 62 with test data.

Schools in Gower Sd 62

2 schools

District Details

State
Illinois
City
Burr Ridge
Total Enrollment
932
Teachers (FTE)
74
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Gower Sd 62?

Gower Sd 62 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Gower Sd 62?

The average composite rating for Gower Sd 62 is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gower Sd 62?

Gower Sd 62 spends $32,399 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Gower Sd 62?

The average student-teacher ratio in Gower Sd 62 is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Gower Sd 62?

Gower Middle School is the highest-rated school in Gower Sd 62 with a composite score of 9.3/10.

What are the test scores in Gower Sd 62?

Across schools in Gower Sd 62 with test data, the average math proficiency is 62.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.9/10
Math Proficiency
62.3%
ELA Proficiency
62.5%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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