Serving 374 students in grades 5-8, Gower Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 374 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gower Middle School's student population of 374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
374 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gower Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gower Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#171 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
6%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
53%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gower Middle School's ranking?
Gower Middle School is ranked #171 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gower Middle School often compared to?
Gower Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burr Ridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gower Middle School?
374 students attend Gower Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Gower Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gower Middle School?
Gower Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gower Middle School offer ?
Gower Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Gower Middle School part of?
Gower Middle School is part of Gower SD 62 School District.
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