William P Jarrett Middle School

1903 Palolo Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, William P Jarrett Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 33% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in HI
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William P Jarrett Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:

School Overview

William P Jarrett Middle School's student population of 266 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

William P Jarrett Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William P Jarrett Middle School is 0.67, 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)
#135 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
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33%
32%
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47%
50%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
19%
26%
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Hispanic
11%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
4%
11%
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Hawaiian
52%
26%
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Two or more races
14%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 William P Jarrett Middle School's ranking?
William P Jarrett Middle School is ranked #135 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are William P Jarrett Middle School often compared to?
William P Jarrett Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Louis Stevenson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend William P Jarrett Middle School?
266 students attend William P Jarrett Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of William P Jarrett Middle School students are Hawaiian, 19% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William P Jarrett Middle School?
William P Jarrett Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does William P Jarrett Middle School offer ?
William P Jarrett Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William P Jarrett Middle School part of?
William P Jarrett Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Last Day for Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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