Excellent
#246 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 6% in state
Gower Middle School
Middle School · Gower Sd 62 · Burr Ridge, IL
A Gower Sd 62 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7941 S Madison St, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
- Math 53% proficient (2021)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gower Middle School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gower Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated902/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burr Ridge), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,482
Median home value
$488,300
Median rent
$1,553/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60527; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 189 | Compare → |
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| Pleasantdale Middle SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 352 | Compare → |
| Cass JR High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 5–8 | 2.4 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gower Sd 62
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $32,399NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gower Middle School is listed in Gower SD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gower Middle School
Gower Middle School is a public middle school in Burr Ridge, IL, part of Gower Sd 62, serving approximately 404 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #246 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gower Middle School
What grades does Gower Middle School serve?
Gower Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Gower Middle School?
Gower Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gower Middle School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gower Middle School rank in IL?
Gower Middle School ranks #246 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Gower Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gower Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gower Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gower Middle School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gower Middle School a charter school?
No, Gower Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gower Middle School a Title I school?
No, Gower Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (630) 986-5383
- Area population (ZIP 60527)
- 29,024
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60527; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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