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River Forest Middle School vs. John I Meister Elementary School

Should you attend River Forest Middle School or John I Meister Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
River Forest Middle School
3300 Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
John I Meister Elementary School
3300 Jay St
Hobart, IN 46342
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

River Forest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

John I Meister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 374 students in grades 6-8, River Forest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John I Meister Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-5
Total Students
374 students
364 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Forest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John I Meister Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Forest Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John I Meister Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Forest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John I Meister Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John I Meister Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1465 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
#1154 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Forest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John I Meister Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Forest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John I Meister Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Forest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John I Meister Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in IN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Forest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John I Meister Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Forest Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of John I Meister Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
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56
Grade 2 Students
-
66
Grade 3 Students
-
78
Grade 4 Students
-
54
Grade 5 Students
-
51
Grade 6 Students
116
-
Grade 7 Students
127
-
Grade 8 Students
131
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John I Meister Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John I Meister Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John I Meister Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John I Meister Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Forest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John I Meister Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Forest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John I Meister Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Forest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John I Meister Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Forest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John I Meister Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Forest Community Sch Corp School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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