Gower Middle School vs Gower West Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
409 students
Gower West Elem School
Willowbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
531 students
| Measure | Gower Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois | Gower West Elem School Willowbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 670 | #127 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3252 of 15,369 | #5552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 409 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | Burr Ridge | Willowbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gower West Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 70.4).
- •Gower West Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Gower West Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Gower Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.4).
- •Gower West Elem School is the larger school with 531 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 Gower Middle School better than Gower West Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gower West Elem School ranks higher (79.0 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 Gower Middle School and Gower West Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Burr Ridge and Willowbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gower Middle School: 409. Gower West Elem School: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gower Middle School and Gower West Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gower Middle School is 97th of 670 and Gower West Elem School is 127th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).