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Gower Middle School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Burr Ridge, Illinois · Gower SD 62
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students409
Student:Teacher12.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch15%
Title INo
Gower
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
409
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
15%-38.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Gower Middle School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The school enrolls 409 students. It is part of the Gower SD 62 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictGower SD 62
County17043
CityBurr Ridge
ZIP60527
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171716002020

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment409
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino9.3%
Black / African American15.3%
Asian4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
9.3%
Black
15.3%
Asian
4.4%
Two+
10.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %15%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)