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Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs vs. Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs

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School Overview

School
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 39%). 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 39%). 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
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and the state of Hawaii, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#231 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
#260 out of 292 schools in HI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in HI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in HI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥50%
(Top 1% in HI)(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2014-15 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs 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
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2002-03 school year.
% White
18%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
35%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
19%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and in Hawaii, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.75
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawaii Department Of Education School District and Hawaii, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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