Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School vs. Kailua Intermediate School
Should you attend Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School or Kailua Intermediate 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
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Kailua Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 719 students in grades 7-8, Kailua Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
697 students
719 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#37 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#62 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
280
-
Grade 7 Students
228
381
Grade 8 Students
189
338
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
26%
19%
% Black
16%
2%
% White
34%
36%
% Hawaiian
6%
14%
% Two or more races
13%
22%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
6%
