Waimea Canyon Middle School vs. Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Should you attend Waimea Canyon Middle School or Chiefess Kamakahelei 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
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Top Rankings
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Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Waimea Canyon 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 17% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 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 37% (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 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
477 students
808 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
56 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#143 out of 292 schools in HI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
167
280
Grade 7 Students
161
276
Grade 8 Students
149
252
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
27%
26%
% Hispanic
18%
21%
% Black
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% White
6%
8%
% Hawaiian
29%
20%
% Two or more races
20%
25%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.79
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
