Cicero East Elem School vs Gower Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cicero East Elem School
Cicero · Public middle · Grades 4–6
408 students
Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
409 students
| Measure | Cicero East Elem School Cicero, Illinois | Gower Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #601 of 670 | #97 of 670 |
| National rank | #13785 of 15,369 | #3252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 408 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 52% |
| city | Cicero | Burr Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gower Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 19.9).
- •Gower Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Gower Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 24%).
- •Gower Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.1).
- •Gower Middle School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 408.
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 Cicero East Elem School better than Gower Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gower Middle School ranks higher (70.4 vs 19.9 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 Cicero East Elem School and Gower Middle School?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Burr Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cicero East Elem School: 408. Gower Middle School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cicero East Elem School and Gower Middle School rank in Illinois?
Cicero East Elem School is 601st of 670 and Gower Middle School is 97th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).