Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch vs River Forest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch
Lake Station · Public elementary · Grades K–5
200 students
River Forest Middle School
Hobart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
| Measure | Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch Lake Station, Indiana | River Forest Middle School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #754 of 1,053 | #317 of 335 |
| National rank | #30601 of 50,301 | #13126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 200 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Lake Station | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 23.5).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •River Forest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 76.5%).
- •Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •River Forest Middle School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 200.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch better than River Forest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch ranks higher (42.0 vs 23.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch and River Forest Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lake Station and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch: 200. River Forest Middle School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch and River Forest Middle School rank in Indiana?
Alexander Hamilton Elementary Sch is 754th of 1,053 and River Forest Middle School is 317th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).