Gower Middle School
Burr Ridge, IL · Gower SD 62 · Grades 5 - 8
79th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 88%· Stable
Gower Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gower Middle School 79th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 86th in 2019 to 89th in 2025.
Gower Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Gower Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 404 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.4% | 54.2% | ▼ 10.2 pts | |
| Asian | 15.2% | 17.6% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 17.1% | ▲ 10.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.7% | 8.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 2.2% | ▼ 2.5 pts |
Homes near Gower Middle School
Typical home value $519K in zip 60527 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Gower Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Burr Ridge Middle SchoolCCSD 180 · 1.5 mi away484th of 685
ELA 52% · Math 17% - 10Pleasantdale Middle SchPleasantdale SD 107 · 2 mi away24th of 685
ELA 88% · Math 71% - 8Cass Jr High SchoolCass SD 63 · 2.4 mi away168th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 45% - 6Eisenhower Jr High SchoolDarien SD 61 · 2.5 mi away310th of 685
ELA 50% · Math 45% - 9Westview Hills Middle SchoolMaercker SD 60 · 2.7 mi away112th of 685
ELA 68% · Math 62% - 10Highlands Middle SchoolLaGrange Highlands SD 106 · 3.3 mi away28th of 685
ELA 87% · Math 71% - 9Lakeview Jr High SchoolCenter Cass SD 66 · 3.5 mi away99th of 685
ELA 77% · Math 57% - 10Hinsdale Middle SchoolHinsdale CCSD 181 · 3.9 mi away22nd of 685
ELA 85% · Math 75%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gower Middle School in?
Gower Middle School is part of the Gower SD 62 district in Burr Ridge, Illinois.
Is Gower Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gower Middle School 79th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Gower Middle School?
White 54%, Asian 18%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 9% (404 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gower Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60527 is $519K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.