River Forest Middle School

379 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

River Forest Middle School, located at 3300 Indiana St in Hobart, Indiana, serves as a key educational institution within the River Forest Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in the middle grades. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness, emphasizing core academic subjects while encouraging students to engage with their peers and faculty in a supportive atmosphere.

Beyond academics, River Forest Middle School plays an active role in the local Hobart community. The school prides itself on cultivating a culture of school spirit and inclusivity, offering various extracurricular activities and programs designed to help students explore their interests and talents. With its commitment to student achievement and community engagement, River Forest Middle School strives to prepare its learners to become responsible, productive, and well-rounded members of society.

379

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Forest Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	161
Black	51
Asian	2
Two or More	26
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
161 (42.5 %)
White
136 (35.9 %)
Black
51 (13.5 %)
Two or More
26 (6.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Forest Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(219)962-7551
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 114

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 133