Gower Middle School

www.gower62.com

409 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Gower Middle School, located in Burr Ridge, Illinois, serves as the singular middle school for Gower School District 62. The school is known for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a "whole child" approach. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school, the school balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and competitive clubs, allowing students to explore their personal interests and talents.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative community culture, characterized by strong partnerships between faculty, administration, and parents. Gower Middle School consistently receives high marks from state and national rating organizations for its academic performance, low student-to-teacher ratios, and commitment to innovative teaching practices. By prioritizing both high achievement and a positive, inclusive school climate, Gower Middle School remains a cornerstone of the Burr Ridge community, dedicated to equipping students with the tools necessary for long-term success.

409

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gower Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	223
Hispanic	72
Black	12
Asian	66
Two or More	36

White
223 (54.5%)
Hispanic
72 (17.6%)
Asian
66 (16.1%)
Two or More
36 (8.8%)
Black
12 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gower SD 62
Phone:	(630)986-5383
Website:	http://www.gower62.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 118

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 108