Concord Elem School vs Gower Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord Elem School
Darien · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
460 students
Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
409 students
| Measure | Concord Elem School Darien, Illinois | Gower Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 2,303 | #97 of 670 |
| National rank | #5354 of 50,301 | #3252 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 460 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| city | Darien | Burr Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Concord Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 70.4).
- •Concord Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Concord Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Concord Elem School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 409.
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 Concord Elem School better than Gower Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Concord Elem School ranks higher (79.3 vs 70.4 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 Concord Elem School and Gower Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Darien and Burr Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord Elem School: 460. Gower Middle School: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord Elem School and Gower Middle School rank in Illinois?
Concord Elem School is 117th of 2,303 and Gower Middle School is 97th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).