Gower Middle School vs Pleasantdale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 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
Pleasantdale Elementary School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
| Measure | Gower Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois | Pleasantdale Elementary School La Grange, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #97 of 670 | #102 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3252 of 15,369 | #4790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 409 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Burr Ridge | La Grange |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 70.4).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Gower Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School is the larger school with 466 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 Pleasantdale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 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 Pleasantdale Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Burr Ridge and La Grange in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gower Middle School: 409. Pleasantdale Elementary School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gower Middle School and Pleasantdale Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Gower Middle School is 97th of 670 and Pleasantdale Elementary School is 102nd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).