Tracy Murphy Principal at Gower School District 62 | Official Website
Tracy Murphy Principal at Gower School District 62 | Official Website
Of the 569 students in Gower School District 62 who took the ELA portion of the test, approximately 391 (68.7%) passed.
The percentage of Gower School District 62 students who met or exceeded expectations on the IAR increased by 4% compared to the previous school year.
Gower School District 62 roughly covers two schools within DuPage County and has a main office in Willowbrook.
The Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) assesses the progress of students in grades 3-8 in meeting the Illinois Learning Standards in English language arts and mathematics.
According to the 2024 Illinois Report Card, math proficiency among Illinois students in grades 3-8 remains below pre-pandemic levels, while reading performance has recovered. Meanwhile, 11th graders have experienced significant declines in both subjects, falling below pre-pandemic benchmarks.
| School | District | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower Middle School | Gower School District 62 | 48.8% | 22.2% |
| Gower West Elementary School | Gower School District 62 | 42.6% | 22.1% |
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