River Forest Middle School vs Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Forest Middle School
Hobart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
369 students
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
Hobart · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
594 students
| Measure | River Forest Middle School Hobart, Indiana | Veterans Elementary School at Mundell Hobart, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 335 | #770 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #13126 of 15,369 | #31297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 369 | 594 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 594 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 52% |
| city | Hobart | Hobart |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veterans Elementary School at Mundell scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 23.5).
- •Veterans Elementary School at Mundell does better on math proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Veterans Elementary School at Mundell does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Veterans Elementary School at Mundell does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 74%).
- •River Forest Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 19.8).
- •Veterans Elementary School at Mundell is the larger school with 594 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 River Forest Middle School better than Veterans Elementary School at Mundell?
On the Success Index (US), Veterans Elementary School at Mundell ranks higher (41.0 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 River Forest Middle School and Veterans Elementary School at Mundell?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Hobart and Hobart in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Forest Middle School: 369. Veterans Elementary School at Mundell: 594. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Forest Middle School and Veterans Elementary School at Mundell rank in Indiana?
River Forest Middle School is 317th of 335 and Veterans Elementary School at Mundell is 770th of 1,053 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).