Serving 211 students in grades 6-8, Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waimea Middle - Pccs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waimea Middle - Pccs's student population of 211 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Waimea Middle - Pccs 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 Waimea Middle - Pccs is 0.66, 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
#202 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
26%
Hispanic
18%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
4%
11%
Hawaiian
52%
26%
Two or more races
18%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Waimea Middle - Pccs's ranking?
Waimea Middle - Pccs is ranked #202 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Waimea Middle - Pccs?
211 students attend Waimea Middle - Pccs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Waimea Middle - Pccs students are Hawaiian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waimea Middle - Pccs?
Waimea Middle - Pccs has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waimea Middle - Pccs offer ?
Waimea Middle - Pccs offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waimea Middle - Pccs part of?
Waimea Middle - Pccs is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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