Haaheo Elementary School
Tel:
(808) 974-4111
Haaheo Elementary School serves 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Haaheo Elementary School 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 35-39% (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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 88% (majority Asian).
Top Placements
Haaheo Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Haaheo Elementary School's student population of 197 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 197 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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School Comparison
Haaheo Elementary School 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 Haaheo Elementary School is 0.80, which is more 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 | #161 out of 289 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 29% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 14% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 15% | 12% |
| Hawaiian | 24% | 29% |
| Two or more races | 25% | 14% |
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Diversity Score | 0.80 | 0.79 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Haaheo Elementary School is Connections - New Century Pcs (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Hilo Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 363 students10
1.4 miles
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664 1.4 K-12 363 - Hilo Hilo High School Math: 25% | Reading: 53%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,136 student10
1.6 miles
556 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4021 1.6 9-12 1,136 - Hilo Hilo Union Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 417 students10
1.6 miles
506 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-0900 1.6 PK-6 417 - Hilo Hilo Intermediate School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 506 students10
1.7 miles
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955 1.7 7-8 506 - Hilo Chiefess Kapiolani Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 342 students10
2.3 miles
966 Kilauea Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4160 2.3 PK-6 342
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