Burr Ridge Middle School vs. Gower Middle School
Should I attend Burr Ridge Middle School or Gower Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Burr Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Gower Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades 5-8, Burr Ridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 381 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 56% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
216 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#170 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
56%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
52
101
Grade 6 Students
43
91
Grade 7 Students
56
97
Grade 8 Students
65
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
17%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
69%
3%
% White
10%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
n/a