River Forest Junior High School serves 227 students in grades 7-8.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
227 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
34%
15%
Black
6%
13%
White
59%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend River Forest Junior High School?
227 students attend River Forest Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of River Forest Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does River Forest Junior High School offer ?
River Forest Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is River Forest Junior High School part of?
River Forest Junior High School is part of River Forest Community School Corporation School District.
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