Gower Middle School

Gower Middle School in Burr Ridge West offers plenty of fun after school activities.

Gower Middle School in Burr Ridge West has a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1.

Gower Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8

7941 S Madison St, Burr Ridge, IL

Burr Ridge West Neighborhood

Gower School District No. 62

409 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Tracy Murphy

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
60%

Reading Proficiency
78%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

60%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 33	Full Time Teachers 33
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

730:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.8%	Female 46.2%
White 54.3%	Hispanic 17.4%
Asian 16.2%	Two or more races 8.8%

School Rankings

#29 Best Public MS in Illinois

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

5/5/2025

Mi hija sufrió discriminación y acoso por un estudiante , por más de un año y la situación no cambio , ni aún después de haber reportado , al parecer la principal de la escuela lo que menos quiere es lidiar con estos casos , pero desgraciadamente es el pan de cada día , con niños que se sienten supe...

1.0 parent

5/5/2025

5.0 parent

6/20/2023

Gower Middle School is a hidden gem! Teachers and staff members are highly engaged with their students. The extra curricular activities are amazing, from sports to band and student council to theatre. We never had any of that in our previous school district. Great resources and support for kids with...

5.0 other

6/19/2023

As a part of the Gower community, I am continually impressed by the creative and innovative ideas coming through this school. Each grade level team organizes field trips (traditional and fancy, especially for the soon-to-be graduates!), designs unique reading experiences and activities, provides han...

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$312K - $3.6M

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Average Home Value

$980,561

Median Lot Size

27,878 Sq Ft

% Renters

11%

Average Household Income

$174,249

% of College Grads

60.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

4,736 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

54.1%

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Gower Middle School is a public school for students in grades 5-8 in Burr Ridge, IL and is served by the Gower School District No. 62 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 409 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Gower Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $980,561. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hinsdale South High School, Hinsdale Central High School, Acacia Academy - La Grange, and more. Learn more about what Burr Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Gower Middle School.

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