River Forest Community Sch Corp School District
School District · Hobart, Indiana
Avg Rating
3.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Avg Rating
3.5
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
Evaluating River Forest Community Sch Corp?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River Forest Community Sch Corp as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Henry S Evans Elementary School
Lake Station · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Forest High School
Hobart · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Forest Middle School
Hobart · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#289 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.8
below Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,637
$1,725 vs Indiana median
District size
1,706 students
Typical than Indiana median
The short answer
River Forest Community Sch Corp ranks #289 of 292 Indiana districts by overall school rating. River Forest Community Sch Corp's schools with real test data average 3.5/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Henry S Evans Elementary School (4.0/10), River Forest High School (3.9/10), and River Forest Middle School (3.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry S Evans Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 2 | River Forest High School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 3 | River Forest Middle School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 4 | John I Meister Elementary School | 2.6 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River Forest Community Sch Corp
River Forest Community Sch Corp is a Hobart, Indiana school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,706 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $10,637 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.5/10, River Forest Community Sch Corp has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Henry S Evans Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.0/10.
In standardized testing, River Forest Community Sch Corp students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp with test data.
Schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Hobart
- Total Enrollment
- 1,706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 97
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
River Forest Community Sch Corp has 4 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for River Forest Community Sch Corp?
The average composite rating for River Forest Community Sch Corp is 3.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
River Forest Community Sch Corp spends $10,637 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
The average student-teacher ratio in River Forest Community Sch Corp is 17.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
Henry S Evans Elementary School is the highest-rated school in River Forest Community Sch Corp with a composite score of 4.0/10.
What are the test scores in River Forest Community Sch Corp?
Across schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does River Forest Community Sch Corp compare to other districts in Indiana?
River Forest Community Sch Corp has an average school rating of 3.5/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 3.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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