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River Forest Middle School
Middle School · River Forest Community Sch Corp · Hobart, IN
A River Forest Community Sch Corp middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3300 Indiana St, Hobart, IN 46342
- Math 11% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 24% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Forest Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Forest Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,430/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobart), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,163
Median home value
$193,400
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Hobart Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 916 | Compare → |
| Bailly Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| William Fegely Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
River Forest Community Sch Corp
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
River Forest Middle School is listed in River Forest Community Sch Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Forest Middle School
River Forest Middle School is a public middle school in Hobart, IN, part of River Forest Community Sch Corp, serving approximately 374 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,696 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Forest Middle School
What grades does River Forest Middle School serve?
River Forest Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend River Forest Middle School?
River Forest Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Forest Middle School rank in IN?
River Forest Middle School ranks #1,696 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is River Forest Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Forest Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at River Forest Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Forest Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is River Forest Middle School a charter school?
No, River Forest Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River Forest Middle School a Title I school?
No, River Forest Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Forest Middle School?
74.9% of students at River Forest Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (219) 962-7551
- Area population (ZIP 46342)
- 32,525
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46342; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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