Hobart Middle School vs John I Meister Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobart Middle School
Hobart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
John I Meister Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
| Measure | Hobart Middle School Hobart, Indiana | John I Meister Elementary School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 335 | #657 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #8432 of 15,369 | #27089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 905 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Hobart | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.4 vs 47.1).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Hobart Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 72.9%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.5).
- •Hobart Middle School is the larger school with 905 students compared with 373.
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 Hobart Middle School better than John I Meister Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hobart Middle School and John I Meister Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hobart Middle School: 905. John I Meister Elementary School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hobart Middle School and John I Meister Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Hobart Middle School is 206th of 335 and John I Meister Elementary School is 657th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).