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River Forest Community Sch Corp School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,706 students in River Forest Community Sch Corp School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,904 Schools
# Students
1,706 Students
1,029,704 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
67,292 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#311 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
43%
15%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
33%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,238 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,222. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,374 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,238
$13,222
Spending / Student
$10,374
$12,852
Best River Forest Community Sch Corp School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry S Evans Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2915 E 35th Ave
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Lake Station, IN 46405
(219) 962-1608
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
John I Meister Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Jay St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-1103
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-1103
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
River Forest Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Grades: 6-8
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
River Forest High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Indiana St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 962-7551
Grades: 9-12
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,706 students.
What is the rank of River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District is ranked #312 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
43% of River Forest Community Sch Corp School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Forest Community Sch Corp School District?
River Forest Community Sch Corp School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is River Forest Community Sch Corp School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,374 is less than the state median of $12,852. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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