Kapaa Middle School serves 597 students in grades 6-8.
Kapaa Middle 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (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 39% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kapaa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kapaa Middle School's student population of 597 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kapaa Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Kapaa 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#217 out of 292 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
26%
Hispanic
22%
18%
Black
n/a
1%
White
13%
11%
Hawaiian
25%
26%
Two or more races
27%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kapaa Middle School's ranking?
Kapaa Middle School is ranked #217 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are Kapaa Middle School often compared to?
Kapaa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend Kapaa Middle School?
597 students attend Kapaa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Kapaa Middle School students are Two or more races, 25% of students are Hawaiian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kapaa Middle School?
Kapaa Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kapaa Middle School offer ?
Kapaa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kapaa Middle School part of?
Kapaa Middle School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day For Students
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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