Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs vs. Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Total Students
185 students
275 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#229 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
20-29%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
24
39
Grade 1 Students
25
33
Grade 2 Students
21
32
Grade 3 Students
21
22
Grade 4 Students
29
25
Grade 5 Students
23
26
Grade 6 Students
15
25
Grade 7 Students
20
20
Grade 8 Students
7
16
Grade 9 Students
-
11
Grade 10 Students
-
10
Grade 11 Students
-
13
Grade 12 Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
26%
24%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
18%
2%
% Hawaiian
35%
61%
% Two or more races
19%
12%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
