Top 5 Best Hilo Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,117 students in Hilo, HI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hilo, HI are Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Hilo Intermediate School and Waiakea Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hilo, HI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Hawaii public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Hilo have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Hawaii public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public middle school average of 87% (majority Asian).

Best Hilo, HI Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
160 Baker Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-6228
Grades: 7-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Hilo Intermediate School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
587 Waianuenue Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4955
Grades: 7-8
| 523 students
Rank: #33.
Waiakea Intermediate School
Math: 24% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 W Puainako St
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-7231
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #44.
Ka Umeke Kaeo - Pcs
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kalanianaole Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-0470
Grades: PK-12
| 240 students
Rank: #55.
Kua O Ka La - Ncpcs
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 Makalika
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 981-5866
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #66.
Connections - New Century Pcs
Charter School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
174 Kamehameha Ave
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-3664
Grades: K-12
| 366 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hilo, HI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hilo, HI include Ke Ana Laahana - Pcs, Hilo Intermediate School and Waiakea Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hilo, HI?
6 public middle schools are located in Hilo, HI.
What is the racial composition of students in Hilo, HI?
Hilo, HI public middle schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Hawaii public middle schools average of 87% (majority Asian).

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