Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School vs. Waiakeawaena Elementary School
Should you attend Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School or Waiakeawaena Elementary 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
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Waiakeawaena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 728 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Waikoloa Elementary And 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 47% (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 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).
Serving 672 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Waiakeawaena Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 40% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to 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 95% 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-5
Total Students
728 students
672 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#118 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
14
13
Kindergarten Students
79
109
Grade 1 Students
100
95
Grade 2 Students
80
120
Grade 3 Students
79
103
Grade 4 Students
87
116
Grade 5 Students
85
116
Grade 6 Students
64
-
Grade 7 Students
81
-
Grade 8 Students
59
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
24%
28%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
17%
5%
% Hawaiian
29%
22%
% Two or more races
20%
33%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
