The most improved public middle schools in Hawaii are Hakipuu Academy, Kona Pacific - Pcs and Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 0
139
Avg. Improved Rank: 16
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Hawaii (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hakipuu Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +139
(from 242 to 103)
(from 242 to 103)
Grades: 5-12
45-720 Keaahala Rd, Cottage #1
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 235-9155
Rank: #22.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 122 to 73)
(from 122 to 73)
Grades: PK-8
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Rank: #33.
Halau Ku Mana - A New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +37
(from 251 to 214)
(from 251 to 214)
Grades: 5-12
2101 Makiki Heights Dr
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 945-1600
Rank: #44.
Puohala Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +32
(from 220 to 188)
(from 220 to 188)
Grades: PK-8
45-233 Kulauli St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5660
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(808) 233-5660
Rank: #55.
Ke Kula O Ehunuikaimalino
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +27
(from 286 to 259)
(from 286 to 259)
Grades: PK-12
81-1041 Konawaena School Rd
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 323-1900
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +26
(from 131 to 105)
(from 131 to 105)
Grades: 6-8
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Anuenue School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +26
(from 235 to 209)
(from 235 to 209)
Grades: PK-12
2528 10th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-8465
Rank: #88.
Paauilo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +22
(from 220 to 198)
(from 220 to 198)
Grades: PK-9
43-1497 Hauola Rd
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Paauilo, HI 96776
(808) 776-7710
Rank: #99.
Lanai High & Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +21
(from 247 to 226)
(from 247 to 226)
Grades: PK-12
555 Fraser Ave
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Lanai City, HI 96763
(808) 565-7900
Rank: #1010.
Ke Kula Niihau O Kekaha Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +19
(from 285 to 266)
(from 285 to 266)
Grades: PK-12
8135 Kekaha Rd
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Kekaha, HI 96752
(808) 337-0481
Rank: #1111.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +18
(from 55 to 37)
(from 55 to 37)
Grades: 6-8
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Rank: #1212.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +16
(from 237 to 221)
(from 237 to 221)
Grades: PK-8
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +15
(from 191 to 176)
(from 191 to 176)
Grades: PK-8
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Princess Ruth Keelikolani Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +15
(from 278 to 263)
(from 278 to 263)
Grades: 6-8
1302 Queen Emma St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4400
Rank: #1515.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +14
(from 119 to 105)
(from 119 to 105)
Grades: 6-8
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Ewa Makai Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +13
(from 156 to 143)
(from 156 to 143)
Grades: 6-8
91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-9500
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-9500
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Waimanalo Elementary & Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +13
(from 275 to 262)
(from 275 to 262)
Grades: PK-8
41-1330 Kalanianaole Hwy
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-0460
Rank: #1818.
Waipahu Intermediate School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +12
(from 163 to 151)
(from 163 to 151)
Grades: 7-8
94-455 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Rank: #1919.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +8
(from 205 to 197)
(from 205 to 197)
Grades: K-8
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +6
(from 57 to 51)
(from 57 to 51)
Grades: K-7
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +6
(from 105 to 99)
(from 105 to 99)
Grades: 7-12
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Samuel Enoka Kalama Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +6
(from 212 to 206)
(from 212 to 206)
Grades: 6-8
120 Makani Rd
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Makawao, HI 96768
(808) 573-8735
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +6
(from 292 to 286)
(from 292 to 286)
Grades: 7-12
89-980 Nanakuli Ave
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-5823
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Waimea Canyon Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +5
(from 262 to 257)
(from 262 to 257)
Grades: 6-8
9555 Huakai Rd
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
Waimea, HI 96796
(808) 338-6830
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Ka Waihona O Ka Naauao - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +5
(from 268 to 263)
(from 268 to 263)
Grades: K-8
89-195 Farrington Hwy
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 668-9030
Rank: #2626.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +3
(from 189 to 186)
(from 189 to 186)
Grades: K-12
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Rank: #2727.
Keaau Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +2
(from 260 to 258)
(from 260 to 258)
Grades: 6-8
15-565 Keaau-pahoa Rd
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Keaau, HI 96749
(808) 982-4200
Rank: #2828.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1
(from 230 to 229)
(from 230 to 229)
Grades: PK-12
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Myron B. Thompson Academy - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +0
(from 9 to 9)
(from 9 to 9)
Grades: K-12
1040 Richards St, Suite 220
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 441-8000
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +0
(from 62 to 62)
(from 62 to 62)
Grades: 7-8
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +0
(from 171 to 171)
(from 171 to 171)
Grades: 7-12
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Rank: #3232.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +-1
(from 122 to 123)
(from 122 to 123)
Grades: 6-8
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-3
(from 263 to 266)
(from 263 to 266)
Grades: K-12
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Kamaile Academy Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-3
(from 289 to 292)
(from 289 to 292)
Grades: PK-12
85-180 Ala Akau St
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Waianae, HI 96792
(808) 697-7110
Rank: #3535.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +-6
(from 148 to 154)
(from 148 to 154)
Grades: 6-8
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
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