Waiakea Intermediate School

200 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 774 students in grades 6-8, Waiakea 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 27% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to 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 and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in HI
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Waiakea Intermediate School's student population of 774 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
774 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Waiakea 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 Waiakea Intermediate 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.
This School
State Level (HI)
#193 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Waiakea Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waiakea 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 2021-22 school year data.
45%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waiakea 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 2021-22 school year data.
28%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of Black public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
6%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of White public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
27%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
23%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Waiakea Intermediate School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Hawaii.
0.78
This chart displays the diversity score of Waiakea Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Waiakea Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waiakea Intermediate School's ranking?
Waiakea Intermediate School is ranked #193 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Waiakea Intermediate School often compared to?
Waiakea Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilo Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% HI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend Waiakea Intermediate School?
774 students attend Waiakea Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Waiakea Intermediate School students are Hawaiian, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waiakea Intermediate School?
Waiakea Intermediate School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waiakea Intermediate School offer ?
Waiakea Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Waiakea Intermediate School part of?
Waiakea Intermediate School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Spring Break
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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