publicmiddleGrade 6-8

River Forest Middle School

3300 Indiana St, Hobart, IN 46342, United States

+1 (219) 962-7551

1.0

Overall Rating

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River Forest Middle School Overview

About This School

River Forest Middle School is a public middle in Hobart, Indiana, serving 369 students in grades Grade 6-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 14% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 25 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,931. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population at River Forest Middle School is 51% male and 49% female. Regarding ethnicity, the school is composed of 43% Hispanic, 32% White, 17% Black, and 7% students of two or more races.

369

Total Students

Grade 6-8

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics14%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-8

County

Lake County

Students per Counselor

369:1

River Forest Middle School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

N/A

English Language Arts

14%

Mathematics

City Avg: 32%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 18.1:1

State Avg: 15.5:1

369

Students per Counselor

River Forest Middle School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,931

City Avg: $54,648

State Avg: $55,888

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor369:1

River Forest Middle School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.95%

Male

49.05%

Female

Total Enrollment: 369 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White31.71%

Hispanic42.55%

Asian0.27%

Black17.34%

Two or More Races7.32%

Native American0.54%

River Forest Middle School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About River Forest Middle School

Q: What is River Forest Middle School?

A: River Forest Middle School is a middle public located in Hobart.

Q: How many students attend River Forest Middle School?

A: River Forest Middle School has approximately 369 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about River Forest Middle School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About River Forest Middle School - Hobart, IN

Quick Facts about River Forest Middle School
School Name	River Forest Middle School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-8
Location	3300 Indiana St, Hobart, IN 46342, Hobart, IN
County	Lake County
Phone	+1 (219) 962-7551
Total Students	369
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	14%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about River Forest Middle School

What is River Forest Middle School?

River Forest Middle School is a middle public located in Hobart.

How many students attend River Forest Middle School?

River Forest Middle School has approximately 369 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at River Forest Middle School is 14:1.

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