D
Needs Improvement
40/100

John I Meister Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3300 Jay St, Hobart, IN 46342
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Indiana
Growth
D
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
364
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.80 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Indiana (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 64% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +17 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+7 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White57%52%reading +3 pts, math -10 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic42%52%reading +7 pts, math +10 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income47%47%reading +12 pts, math +5 pts65th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3300 Jay St
City Hobart
ZIP Code 46342
District 1804620
NCES School ID 180462000779
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46342

Understanding the community around John I Meister Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,808
Per Capita Income $33,579
Poverty Rate 11.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $178,000
Median Rent $1,125
Owner-Occupied 76.1%
Renter-Occupied 23.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John I Meister Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.1%
White 33.8%
Black 9.9%
Two or More Races 10.4%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 364
Teachers (FTE) 23.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John I Meister Elementary School?
John I Meister Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John I Meister Elementary School?
John I Meister Elementary School has 364 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does John I Meister Elementary School serve?
John I Meister Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John I Meister Elementary School receive per student?
John I Meister Elementary School receives $13,055 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John I Meister Elementary School in 46342 ▼
Avg Home Value
$242,792
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,362
1-Year Change
+3.8%
% Renters
23.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026