Kailua Intermediate School

145 South Kainalu Dr
Kailua, HI 96734
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 739 students in grades 7-8, Kailua Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% 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 34% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in HI
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kailua Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Kailua Intermediate School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
739 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Kailua Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kailua Intermediate 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
This School
State Level (HI)
#62 out of 292 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Kailua Intermediate School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kailua Intermediate 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.
70%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kailua Intermediate 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
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
9%
26%
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Hispanic
21%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Kailua Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
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White
35%
11%
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Hawaiian
16%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Kailua Intermediate 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
18%
18%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Kailua Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
This chart display the diversity score of Kailua Intermediate 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
20%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kailua Intermediate 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
5%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kailua Intermediate 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 Kailua Intermediate School's ranking?
Kailua Intermediate School is ranked #62 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kailua Intermediate School often compared to?
Kailua Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kailua Intermediate School?
739 students attend Kailua Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kailua Intermediate School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hawaiian, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kailua Intermediate School?
Kailua Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kailua Intermediate School offer ?
Kailua Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kailua Intermediate School part of?
Kailua Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 739 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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