For the 2025 school year, there are 89 public middle schools serving 47,696 students in Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Hawaii.
Public Middle Schools in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (HI)
# Schools
296 Schools
90 Schools
# Students
169,308 Students
47,696 Students
# Teachers
11,727 Teachers
3,391 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Hawaii Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Graduation Rate
86%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.80
0.80
# American Indian Students
223 Students
91 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
40,198 Students
9,565 Students
% Asian Students
24%
20%
# Hispanic Students
32,288 Students
9,239 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
19%
# Black Students
2,206 Students
523 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
18,764 Students
5,868 Students
% White Students
11%
12%
# Hawaiian Students
42,135 Students
13,613 Students
% Hawaiian Students
25%
29%
# Two or more races Students
33,494 Students
8,797 Students
% of Two or more races Students
20%
19%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,659
66
# Students in K Grade:
11,963
1,100
# Students in 1st Grade:
13,060
1,144
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13,300
1,162
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12,869
1,147
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,456
1,160
# Students in 5th Grade:
13,814
1,277
# Students in 6th Grade:
13,189
8,322
# Students in 7th Grade:
13,046
13,046
# Students in 8th Grade:
12,899
12,899
# Students in 9th Grade:
12,135
1,734
# Students in 10th Grade:
13,780
1,770
# Students in 11th Grade:
12,600
1,513
# Students in 12th Grade:
11,068
1,312
# Ungraded Students:
470
44
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,148 is equal to the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,400 is equal to the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue (14-15)
$3,242 MM
$3,242 MM
Spending (14-15)
$3,115 MM
$3,115 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$19,148
$19,148
Spending / Student (14-15)
$18,400
$18,400
Best Hawaii Department Of Education School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Grades: K-12
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,006 students
Rank: #33.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #44.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Grades: 7-8
| 788 students
Rank: #55.
Niu Valley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 Halemaumau St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #66.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Grades: K-7
| 221 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Mililani Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95-1140 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-7355
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-7355
Grades: 6-8
| 1,672 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Grades: K-12
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Grades: 7-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1010.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Grades: K-8
| 240 students
Rank: #1111.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1212.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 777 students
Rank: #1313.
Aiea Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
99-600 Kulawea St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7230
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7230
Grades: 7-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1414.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Grades: K-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1515.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 608 students
Rank: #1616.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Grades: K-12
| 1,605 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Grades: 5-12
| 65 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12
| 26 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Highlands Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1460 Hoolaulea St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Grades: 7-8
| 842 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 738 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #2222.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #2323.
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 Prospect St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4520
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #2424.
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Grades: 7-8
| 486 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3200
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Ewa Makai Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-9500
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-9500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,253 students
Rank: #2727.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Grades: 6-12
| 275 students
Rank: #2828.
Waipahu Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
94-455 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Grades: 7-8
| 1,147 students
Rank: #2929.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #3030.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Grades: K-12
| 625 students
Rank: #3131.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Grades: 7-12
| 1,414 students
Rank: #3232.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Grades: K-12
| 676 students
Rank: #3333.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Grades: PK-8
| 728 students
Rank: #3434.
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46-155 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5727
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5727
Grades: 7-8
| 553 students
Rank: #3535.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
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