Connections - New Century Pcs
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(808) 961-3664
Connections - New Century Pcs serves 363 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Connections - New Century Pcs placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
School Overview
Connections - New Century Pcs's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 363 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Connections - New Century Pcs is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Connections - New Century Pcs is 0.77, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.79. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (HI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #262 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 14% |
| Black | 3% | 2% |
| White | 24% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 35% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 11% | 14% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.77 | 0.79 |
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Graduation Rate | 60-69% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hawaii Department Of Education School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, HI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Connections - New Century Pcs is Hilo High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hilo Intermediate School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hilo Union Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hilo Hilo Union Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 417 students10
0.5 miles
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900 0.5 PK-6 417 - Hilo Hilo High School Math: 25% | Reading: 53%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,136 student10
0.6 miles
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021 0.6 9-12 1,136 - Hilo Hilo Intermediate School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 506 students10
0.8 miles
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955 0.8 7-8 506 - Hilo Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 342 students10
1.0 miles
966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4160 1 PK-6 342 - Hilo Haaheo Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 197 students10
1.4 miles
121 Haaheo Rd
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4111 1.4 PK-6 197
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