Serving 647 students in grades 6-8, Lahaina Intermediate 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 20% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lahaina Intermediate School's student population of 647 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lahaina Intermediate 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 Lahaina Intermediate School is 0.77, 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
#227 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
25%
Hispanic
21%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
11%
11%
Hawaiian
19%
26%
Two or more races
14%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lahaina Intermediate School's ranking?
Lahaina Intermediate School is ranked #227 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Lahaina Intermediate School?
647 students attend Lahaina Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lahaina Intermediate School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lahaina Intermediate School?
Lahaina Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lahaina Intermediate School offer ?
Lahaina Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lahaina Intermediate School part of?
Lahaina Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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