Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School

4431 Nuhou St
Lihue, HI 96766
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School serves 829 students in grades 6-8.
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 829 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in HI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School's student population of 829 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
829 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is 0.79, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#135 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
32%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
23%
26%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
18%
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Black
n/a
1%
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White
10%
11%
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Hawaiian
19%
26%
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Two or more races
28%
18%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.79
This chart display the diversity score of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hawaii by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School's ranking?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is ranked #135 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School often compared to?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kapaa Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
829 students attend Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School students are Two or more races, 23% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Hawaiian, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School offer ?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School part of?
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 829 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education

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