Hawaii Department Of Education School District

1390 Miller St, Room 300
Honolulu, HI 96813
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10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 88 public middle schools serving 47,428 students in Hawaii Department Of Education School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Hawaii.
Public Middle Schools in Hawaii Department Of Education School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the Hawaii public middle school average of 88% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (HI)
# Schools
298 Schools
89 Schools
# Students
167,071 Students
47,428 Students
# Teachers
11,802 Teachers
3,450 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hawaii Department Of Education School District, which is ranked #1 of all 1 school districts in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (HI)
#1 out of 1 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
39%
52%
52%
40%
40%
85%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.80
0.80
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
20%
% Hispanic
19%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
11%
12%
% Hawaiian
25%
28%
% Two or more races
20%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,404 is equal to the state median of $19,404. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,646 is equal to the state median of $18,646. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (HI)
Total Revenue (14-15)
$3,242 MM
$3,242 MM
Spending (14-15)
$3,115 MM
$3,115 MM
Revenue / Student (14-15)
$19,404
$19,404
Spending / Student (14-15)
$18,646
$18,646

Best Hawaii Department Of Education School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaimuki Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
631 18th Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(808) 733-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Major Sheldon Wheeler Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2 Wheeler Army Airfield
Wahiawa, HI 96786
(808) 622-6525
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Moanalua Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 831-7850
Gr: 7-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Alaka'i O Kaua'i Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2-4035 Kaumualii Hwy
Kapaa, HI 96746
(808) 635-5110
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Niu Valley Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
310 Halemaumau St
Honolulu, HI 96821
(808) 377-2440
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Mililani Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95-1140 Lehiwa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 626-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 1,635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Innovations - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
75-5815 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 331-3130
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Kailua Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(808) 263-1500
Gr: 7-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #99.
University Laboratory School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1776 University Ave, Uhs Build
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 956-7833
Gr: K-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Highlands Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1460 Hoolaulea St
Pearl City, HI 96782
(808) 453-6480
Gr: 7-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Aliamanu Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3271 Salt Lake Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96818
(808) 421-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Kona Pacific - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
79-7595 Mamalahoa Hwy
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4900
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1313.
School For Examining Essential Questions Of Sustainability
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1728 Nuuanu Ave
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 677-3377
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1414.
Voyager - A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2428 Wilder Ave
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 521-9770
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1515.
Kapolei Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
91-5335 Kapolei Pkwy
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 693-7025
Gr: 6-8 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1717.
Hawaii Technology Academy - Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
94-450 Mokuola St
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 676-5444
Gr: K-12 | 1,924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Waialua High & Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
67-160 Farrington Hwy
Waialua, HI 96791
(808) 637-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 Prospect St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 587-4520
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Aiea Intermediate School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
99-600 Kulawea St
Aiea, HI 96701
(808) 483-7230
Gr: 7-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Prince David Kawananakoa Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
49 Funchal St
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 587-4430
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Hilo Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Gr: 7-8 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2323.
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
73-4500 Kahilihili St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
(808) 327-4751
Gr: 6-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2424.
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2525.
Ewa Makai Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
91-6291 Kapolei Pkwy
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
(808) 687-9500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2626.
Malama Honua Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
41-054 Ehukai St, Suite 200
Waimanalo, HI 96795
(808) 259-5522
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Kihei Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Lipoa Pkwy
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 875-0700
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2828.
Waipahu Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
94-455 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797
(808) 675-0177
Gr: 7-8 | 1,113 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
President George Washington Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1633 South King St
Honolulu, HI 96826
(808) 973-0177
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Kahuku High & Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
56-490 Kamehameha Hwy
Kahuku, HI 96731
(808) 293-8950
Gr: 7-12 | 1,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3131.
Waikoloa Elementary And Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
68-1730 Hooko St
Waikoloa, HI 96738
(808) 883-6808
Gr: PK-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Kanu O Ka Aina - New Century Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
64-1043 Hiiaka St
Kamuela, HI 96743
(808) 887-8144
Gr: K-12 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3333.
King David Kalakaua Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
821 Kalihi St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 832-3130
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hawaii Academy Of Arts & Science Pcs
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15-1397 Post Office Rd
Pahoa, HI 96778
(808) 965-3730
Gr: K-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Maui Waena Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
795 Onehee Ave
Kahului, HI 96732
(808) 873-3070
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 298 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 167,071 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : 85%
  • : 40%
  • : 52%
  • : 40%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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