Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School vs. King David Kalakaua Middle School
Should you attend Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School or King David Kalakaua Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades 6-8, Governor Sanford B Dole 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 11% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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.
Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, King David Kalakaua 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 31% (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.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
530 students
898 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#288 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#190 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
181
314
Grade 7 Students
219
314
Grade 8 Students
130
270
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
61%
% Hispanic
10%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
52%
26%
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
