Gower Sd 62 School District
School District · Burr Ridge, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
932
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
932
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#87 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$32,399
+$15,709 vs Illinois median
District size
932 students
Typical than Illinois median
STAAR proficiency rose +10.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Gower Sd 62 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Gower Sd 62
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gower Middle School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Gower West Elem School | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $32,399 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.7/10, 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 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Gower Sd 62 students show an average math proficiency of 65.1% and ELA proficiency of 72.2%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Gower Sd 62 with test data.
Schools in Gower Sd 62
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Burr Ridge
- Total Enrollment
- 932
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- District spending per student
- $32,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Gower Sd 62?
Gower Sd 62's district-level spending was $32,399 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Gower Sd 62?
Across schools in Gower Sd 62 with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.2%
How we rate schools
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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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