Serving 749 students in grades 6-8, Keaau Middle School 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 13% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keaau Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Keaau Middle School's student population of 749 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Keaau Middle School 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 Keaau Middle School is 0.78, 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
#258 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
25%
Hispanic
29%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
11%
11%
Hawaiian
30%
26%
Two or more races
17%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keaau Middle School's ranking?
Keaau Middle School is ranked #258 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Keaau Middle School often compared to?
Keaau Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pahoa High & Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Keaau Middle School?
749 students attend Keaau Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Keaau Middle School students are Hawaiian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keaau Middle School?
Keaau Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Keaau Middle School offer ?
Keaau Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Keaau Middle School part of?
Keaau Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Reviews
3 3/24/2020
I go to this school right now and the staff are nice but there are a lot of fights and few securities but it's just on the line on where it's ok and also counseling is great they know how to work things out but most of the kids are not watched out on swearing calling names and also a bit of racism so if you send your kid here they are gonna get punted at least once or just like I said above, I got both.
5 10/1/2011
I feel this website doensnt give out hardley any information. I can't even see the teachers that are at this school or any contact information. I really would like to see more information.
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