Mililani Waena Elementary School

95-502 Kipapa Dr
Mililani, HI 96789
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 761 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20% in HI
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mililani Waena Elementary School's student population of 761 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
761 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Mililani Waena Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mililani Waena Elementary School is 0.77, 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
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State Level (HI)
#38 out of 292 schools
(Top 20%)
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54%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mililani Waena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
65%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mililani Waena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
21%
26%
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Hispanic
25%
18%
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Black
2%
1%
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White
7%
11%
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Hawaiian
11%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Mililani Waena Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
34%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in HI.
0.77
This chart display the diversity score of Mililani Waena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mililani Waena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mililani Waena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mililani Waena Elementary School's ranking?
Mililani Waena Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Mililani Waena Elementary School often compared to?
Mililani Waena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mililani Ike Elementary School, Mililani Uka Elementary School, Mililani Mauka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Mililani Waena Elementary School?
761 students attend Mililani Waena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Mililani Waena Elementary School students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hawaiian, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mililani Waena Elementary School?
Mililani Waena Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mililani Waena Elementary School offer ?
Mililani Waena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mililani Waena Elementary School part of?
Mililani Waena Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 761 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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