Burr Ridge Middle School vs Gower Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Ridge Middle School
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
206 students
Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
409 students
| Measure | Burr Ridge Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois | Gower Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #569 of 670 | #97 of 670 |
| National rank | #13300 of 15,369 | #3252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 206 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 52% |
| city | Burr Ridge | Burr Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gower Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 22.6).
- •Gower Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 15%).
- •Gower Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 21%).
- •Burr Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.4).
- •Gower Middle School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 206.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burr Ridge Middle School better than Gower Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gower Middle School ranks higher (70.4 vs 22.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burr Ridge Middle School and Gower Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Burr Ridge and Burr Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Ridge Middle School: 206. Gower Middle School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Ridge Middle School and Gower Middle School rank in Illinois?
Burr Ridge Middle School is 569th of 670 and Gower Middle School is 97th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).