King David Kalakaua Middle School vs. Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School
Should you attend King David Kalakaua Middle School or Governor Sanford B Dole 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
King David Kalakaua Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Governor Sanford B Dole Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 889 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 15:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Serving 568 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.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
889 students
568 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#190 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#288 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
304
182
Grade 7 Students
285
181
Grade 8 Students
300
205
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
63%
26%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
n/a
n/a
% Hawaiian
24%
55%
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
