Serving 525 students in grades 7-8, Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate 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 24% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School's student population of 525 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate 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 Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#163 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
15%
26%
Hispanic
20%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
6%
11%
Hawaiian
36%
26%
Two or more races
23%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School's ranking?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is ranked #163 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School often compared to?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kailua Intermediate School, Castle High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School?
525 students attend Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 23% of students are Two or more races, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School offer ?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School part of?
Governor Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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