Top Hilo Public Middle Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 5 public middle schools in Hilo, HI, serving 1,984 students. Hilo, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Hilo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hilo, HI are Waiakea Intermediate School, Hilo Intermediate School and Connections - New Century Pcs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 86% (majority Asian).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Hawaii public middle school average of 15:1.
Top Hilo, HI Public Middle Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Waiakea Intermediate School Math: 39% | Reading: 55%Rank:6/Top 50%200 W Puainako St10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Grades: 6-8 | 867 students
- Hilo Intermediate School Math: 41% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50%587 Waianuenue Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Grades: 7-8 | 506 students
- Connections - New Century Pcs Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%Rank:1/Bottom 50%174 Kamehameha Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12 | 363 students
- Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50%222 Desha Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 933-3482
Grades: PK-9 | 205 students
- Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:1/Bottom 50%160 Baker Ave10
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12 | 43 students
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