Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School

1121 Middle St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary 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 14% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (HI)
#256 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
32%
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28%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
36%
26%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
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1%
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White
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11%
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Hawaiian
48%
26%
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Two or more races
11%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School's ranking?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is ranked #256 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
390 students attend Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School students are Hawaiian, 36% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School offer ?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School part of?
Mayor Joseph J Fern Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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