Moanalua Middle School

1289 Mahiole St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 674 students in grades 7-8, Moanalua Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 47% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 10% in HI
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Moanalua Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

Moanalua Middle School's student population of 674 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
674 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Moanalua Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moanalua Middle School is 0.78, 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)
#29 out of 292 schools
(Top 10%)
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47%
32%
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74%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
36%
26%
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Hispanic
17%
18%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
13%
11%
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Hawaiian
11%
26%
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Two or more races
19%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.78
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Moanalua Middle School's ranking?
Moanalua Middle School is ranked #29 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Moanalua Middle School?
674 students attend Moanalua Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Moanalua Middle School students are Asian, 19% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Hawaiian, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moanalua Middle School?
Moanalua Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moanalua Middle School offer ?
Moanalua Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Moanalua Middle School part of?
Moanalua Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Last Day of School. Early Dismissal @ 1:40 PM on Thursday 5/30 (Events)
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 674 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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