John I Meister Elementary School vs River Forest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John I Meister Elementary School
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
River Forest Middle School
Hobart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
| Measure | John I Meister Elementary School Hobart, Indiana | River Forest Middle School Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #657 of 1,053 | #317 of 335 |
| National rank | #27089 of 50,301 | #13126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| city | Hobart | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John I Meister Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 23.5).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •John I Meister Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 74%).
- •River Forest Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.0).
- •John I Meister Elementary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 369.
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 John I Meister Elementary School better than River Forest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), John I Meister Elementary School ranks higher (47.1 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 John I Meister Elementary School and River Forest Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John I Meister Elementary School: 373. River Forest Middle School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John I Meister Elementary School and River Forest Middle School rank in Indiana?
John I Meister Elementary School is 657th of 1,053 and River Forest Middle School is 317th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).