River Forest Community School Corp

The River Forest Community School Corp district in Indiana serves students from 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the district faces challenges related to academic achievement, attendance, and socioeconomic factors, there are some standout performers within the system.

John I Meister Elementary School stands out as the top performer, with the highest proficiency rates in ILEARN English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies across all grades. In 2023-2024, 52% of 5th graders were proficient in Math, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, despite these strong academic metrics, the school is still ranked in the bottom half of Indiana elementary schools by SchoolDigger, suggesting the ranking system may not fully capture the nuances of school performance.

In contrast, River Forest High School has the lowest proficiency rates in SAT/Evidence-based Reading and Writing and SAT/Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's 4-year graduation rate of 83.7% is relatively high, indicating that while students may struggle academically, they are still able to graduate on time. Across the district, high rates of chronic absenteeism, especially at the elementary schools, and significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, present additional areas for improvement.