Serving 121 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 121 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in HI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs's student population of 121 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
121 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#236 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
15%
25%
Hispanic
n/a
18%
Black
3%
1%
White
2%
11%
Hawaiian
75%
26%
Two or more races
2%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs's ranking?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is ranked #236 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs often compared to?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcsis often viewed alongside schools like Hakipuu Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs?
The graduation rate of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is 50%, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 85%.
How many students attend Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs?
121 students attend Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs students are Hawaiian, 15% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs offer ?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs part of?
Ke Kula O Samuel M Kamakau - A Laboratory Pcs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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