Gower Middle School vs Pleasantdale Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 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 Middle Sch
Burr Ridge · Public middle · Grades 5–8
352 students
| Measure | Gower Middle School Burr Ridge, Illinois | Pleasantdale Middle Sch Burr Ridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 670 | #44 of 670 |
| National rank | #3252 of 15,369 | #1692 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 409 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| city | Burr Ridge | Burr Ridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasantdale Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 70.4).
- •Pleasantdale Middle Sch does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Pleasantdale Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.4).
- •Gower Middle School is the larger school with 409 students compared with 352.
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 Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasantdale Middle Sch ranks higher (78.7 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 Middle Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Burr Ridge and Burr Ridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gower Middle School: 409. Pleasantdale Middle Sch: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gower Middle School and Pleasantdale Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Gower Middle School is 97th of 670 and Pleasantdale Middle Sch is 44th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).